RMHC Partners with NFL Prospect

 RMHC Partners with NFL Prospect

Virginia Tech football star looks to give back to the community

March 17, 2021


A local Ronald McDonald House has announced an ambassador partnership with Virginia Tech football player and NFL prospect Christian Darrisaw to increase awareness and understanding of the nonprofit. Darrisaw has a desire to create a positive impact on his community. His marketing representative, Terence Tarrer, reached out to RMHC of Southwest Virginia to facilitate the new partnership, according to a release from the nonprofit.


“Christian is a true Hokie at heart and it’s very important to give back to the Hokie Community and [he] wants to be a part of something that helps those going through a tragedy on an ongoing basis,” said Tarrer.



Darrisaw is an offensive lineman at Virginia Tech. As a freshman, he earned ESPN Freshman Midseason All-American honors and secured a place on the 247 Sports Freshman All-American Team. In 2019, he was named to the Athlon Sports Second Team All-ACC, along with the Phil Steele Third Team All-ACC. He earned First Team All_ACC honors in 2020 and declared for the 2021 NFL Draft just before Christmas.


RMHC of SWVA said with Darrisaw’s help, they will continue to further the mission of keeping families close to each other and to provide needed care.


“We are privileged to team up with Darrisaw as an ambassador to increase awareness and understanding of our mission of keeping families close to each other and to the care they need. Welcome to our RMHC family, Christian!”


For more information: https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/03/17/ronald-mcdonald-house-announces-partnership-with-virginia-tech-player-nfl-prospect/

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