Dwayne Haskins’ death is a tragedy and his life won’t soon be forgotten. And in those tough moments, football fans have found ways to create moments of positivity. In a feature piece written Tuesday by USA Today’s Jori Epstein, the Wolf Trap Animal Rescue, an animal shelter Haskins supported, has received countless donations from fans honoring Haskins’ memory.
“It means a lot and speaks volumes of the person who they are and how giving and caring they are and supportive of their local community,” vet Amber Burton told the paper. “When someone like Dwayne or [Washington safety Troy Apke] or any of these NFL players get involved, it shows the depth of their character.