Serving lunch were four Ottawa RedBlacks players. A big thank you to the RedBlacks and to players Brandyn Thompson, Ettore "ET" Lattanzio, Jordan Verdone and Marcus Henry. Marcus' wife Stephanie was also on hand to greet the men and women coming through the door while cheer team member Ana Cruz had her own fan section at one of the tables in the dining room.
This is the second year the Ottawa RedBlacks have visited Shepherds of Good Hope. This is a team that knows the meaning of community and I really appreciate the time they took to be with us on their bye week.
When the clients showed up, they knew it wasn't the regular crew of volunteers. But as the players introduced themselves, people got pretty excited. There were a few Go RedBlacks Go chants. After lunch, they graciously met with some of the clients, signing autographs and having their pictures taken.
From left to right in the back: Anna Silverman, Executive Director of Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation, Mark Sluban, Community Events Specialist Ottawa RedBlacks, Jordan Verdone, Marcus Henry. Seated are Ettore "ET" Lattanzio and Brandyn Thompson
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