Drake Maye Shaves Head for Charity, Launches Foundation

0:00It's April 1st, you're listening to Durham News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Cory with the story. Patriots quarterback Drake May, the 23-year-old star, got his head shaved clean by his wife and Michael at a fundraiser for Boston. Children's Hospital on March 31st, the saving by shaving event, pulled in $4.1 million for pediatric cancer research, with $5,000 pledged for every head, shaved or 8 inches of hair donated. Ann Michael grabbed the clippers herself, saying she figured he'd look good with a new due, even though it was a first for both of them. Drake stayed chill in the chair, chatting with her porters and dropping an update on his shoulder injury from the playoffs, shoulders feeling great now, back to throwing and lifting during this off time. Fans and folks love seeing athletes step up for kids like this, and Drake called it one of the best parts of the gig, shining light on the little ones. Who are often their biggest supporters, the couples all about giving back, especially

1:00after moving from North Carolina to New England. They just launched the May Day Family Foundation to help kids and families facing tough times in both spots, partnering with places like Boston. Children's to fund a child life therapist on the oncology floor, through play, music and arts. Kicking it off, they're hosting a celebrity softball classic on May 31 in Worcester. Drake and Ann Michael are locked in on building brighter futures for these families, blending their football world with real community impact that keeps rolling strong.