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Deion Branch to Give Away Autographed Cleats, Gloves to Highest Donor for His Foundation

Found February 22, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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Deion Branch is ready to put his money where his mouth is on Friday, and he's willing to package some autographed memorabilia in the deal as well. The Patriots receiver tweeted Wednesday that he will be giving away a pair of cleats and gloves, both containing his John Hancock, to whoever makes the highest donation to the Deion Branch Charitable Foundation by Friday. According to Team Branch's official website and Facebook page, the foundation "is a non-profit organization whose mission is to offer support to children's mental, physical and emotional well-being by assisting programs and initiatives aimed at improving their...
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