Ryan Leaf offers to help park ranger's family pay their mortgage
You heard this old saying before, especially during the holiday season: It’s better to give than to receive. Due to the unfortunate federal government shutdown, many government employees will have their pay withheld until the shutdown is over. Others will be placed on furlough, which means they’ll be on leave of absence without pay.
When former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf found out a park ranger’s family needed financial support, he immediately offered to help.
My husband is a Park Ranger in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and he had to sign his furlough papers. We have a 4 yr old and a 4 month old, and we don't know when his next check will come. Mortgage is due, Christmas 2 days away. #ShutdownStories
— Taylor Futch (@TaylorFutch1) December 24, 2018
Less than 24 hours later, Leaf responded to her tweet:
You don’t know me, but my grandfather was a game warden in Montana and we spent our vacations going to our 2 national parks. Anna, and my son McGyver & I would love to help with your mortgage if you will allow. #MerryXmas
— Ryan D Leaf (@RyanDLeaf) December 24, 2018
It’s great to see Leaf offer financial assistance to a family in need. This is what the holiday season is all about.
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