Former Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers, who announced his retirement in January, donated three separate checks of $10,000 each to three charities, including the Young Black Leadership Alliance. Jourdan Rodrigue jrodrigue@charlotteobserver.com
It might not have been the last time we see Julius Peppers at Bank of America Stadium, but the number of visits he has left are few.
And, Peppers showed Friday, the visits are precious.
They are how we can truly know and understand his lasting impact, even as he leaves the NFL.
Friday, Peppers presented three $10,000 checks to the leaders of the Young Black Leadership Alliance, the Girl Talk Foundation and the Center for Community Transitions, which were all beneficiaries of his Charity Sneaker Ball in Charlotte in February.