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Broncos' safety David Bruton Jr. launches charity to help kids read

On a day that showcased grim football news via Aaron Hernandez and is also Tax Day (aka, most stressful day of the year), BroncosDavid Bruton, Jr. is providing some really, really good news.

The safety and special teams ace just launched The David Bruton Foundation and its charitable program Bruton's Books, which aims to help low-income kids in kindergarten to third grade become strong readers through tutoring and access to books in school libraries and classrooms.

"My background in substitute teaching gave me a better awareness of the need for better reading skills support in our schools," Bruton said.