FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Two weeks ago, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was a surprise guest at a Massachusetts middle school. This Saturday, he'll welcome a child to Gillette Stadium as part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Everyone knows about the force that Gronkowski is on the football field, but this is the side of him that isn't often talked about.
Few Patriots give as much time to charitable and community endeavors as Gronkowski.
"I don't think that Rob has ever had a bad day," owner Robert Kraft said. "His happy, go-lucky attitude is infectious, which makes him a great ambassador when he is out in the community.