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May 25, 2017

Giants’ Brandon Marshall was literally a lifesaver for suffering young adult

Giants wide receiver Brandon Marshall is doing bigger work off the field than anything he’s accomplished on the gridiron during a Hall of Fame-caliber career.

The 33-year-old veteran spends time off the field helping to spread awareness of mental health and giving guidance to those suffering. Recently, that work paid off in an amazing way.

Marshall shared an Instragram post with a story of a young adult that was impacted by his work. The message Marshall sent to a teacher at a training he led directly led to a major difference in one person’s life–as far as saving a tragedy from happening.

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