- The Washington Times - Monday, October 10, 2016

As relief efforts continue in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew, the Washington Redskins sent a plane of medical supplies to the island on Monday.

Wide receiver Pierre Garcon and defensive end Ricky Jean Francois, who are both of Haitian descent, made the trip to personally deliver the medical supplies. The relief effort comes two days after Snyder used his jet to ship supplies to Bermuda.

Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti last week and more than 1,000 people have died in the aftermath, according to multiple reports on Monday morning. Both Garcon and Jean Francois have been active in charitable efforts in the past. Garcon, who still has family that lives in Haiti, visited the country shortly after an earthquake caused significant damage in 2010.

“First class,” Redskins coach Jay Gruden said on Monday. “A lot of guys want to stay home, play video games, spend time with their families, but to go over there and help others in need is big time, talks about their character. I’m proud to be their coach when you see things like that. We’re very happy for those guys.”

• Anthony Gulizia can be reached at agulizia@washingtontimes.com.

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