Orlando Brown Jr., who tragically lost his dad at 15, publicly advocates for diabetes research in an attempt to honor his late father

Orlando Brown Jr. is associated with organizations such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

Orlando Brown Jr., who tragically lost his dad at 15, publicly advocates for diabetes research in an attempt to honor his late father

Orlando Brown Jr.'s tribute to his father (Via Cincy Jungle/Pinterest)

After losing his father at the young age of 15 years, Orlando Brown Jr. did more than carry his name and legacy in the NFL. Given, that the former NFL player and Brown’s father died due to the complications of diabetic ketoacidosis, the offensive tackle found a way to honor him by advocating for diabetes research.

A source close to People Magazine said, that when Brown was just nine years old, his younger brother got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and since then, the OT has grown up taking care of him. But despite such traumatic experiences at such a young age, Brown didn’t lose hope instead, it turned those into “fuel” and began dedicating his off-field life to those suffering from type 1 diabetes. 

The Cincinnati Bengals offensive player comes from a long line of type 1 diabetic genes and has dealt with many losses in his life.

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I'm someone that's seen a lot, I've been through a lot, and I've learned to use that anger, pain and sadness for fuel with what I do in my everyday life.
Orlando Brown said

Orlando Brown Jr.’s off-field drive for type 1 diabetes advocacy and research

Apart from his forrays on the football field, Brown is a dedicated contributor to society. Given, his personal struggling experiences, he particularly feels emphatic toward families dealing with type 1 diabetes. That’s why, he works towards channeling his personal experiences into advocacy for the terrible disease. 

Orlando Brown Jr. with his father and brothers
Orlando Brown Jr. with his father and brothers (Via People)

The Super Bowl champion is associated with organizations such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), where he contributes to diabetes research and helps those in need.

JDRF allowed me to share my story, and tell people to know that, hey, you aren't the only person that's had to deal with this.
Orlando Brown Jr had said
Orlando Brown Jr. hosting JDRF event
Orlando Brown Jr. hosting JDRF event (Via TrialNet)

The Bengals offensive tackle considers this work deeply personal to him as it’s a tribute to his father, his brother, and all those NFL players dealing with this disease. Contributing to JDRF allows him to work towards finding affordable treatment options that are accessible to all people.

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