BUFFALO, N.Y. — Former center Eric Wood was back in town Saturday with his charity, hosting a can donation drive at Clean Loop Recycling Center in North Buffalo.
People could stop by drop off their recyclables, then choose to donate the proceeds and support Oishei Children's Hospital of Buffalo, helping kids with chronic or life-threatening illnesses.
“We’re honored to partner with Eric Wood and his foundation to help children and families lacking critical resources staying at the John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital,” Clean Loop Recycling spokesperson James Meola said in a statement on Saturday.
“Our Center is committed to Buffalo. Turning bottles and cans into working dollars can help better the lives of those in-need — and the environment.”
Added Wood: "I’m excited to be able to come back to Buffalo for the first time since the 2019 football season and make an impact for a cause I’m so passionate about, alongside the Clean Loop Recycling Center. Thank you to all the fans that attended and donated."
The drive began on July 27, when you could bring your beverage containers to the Clean Loop Recycling Center and donate your deposit directly to the Eric Wood Fund.
Money collected supports the hospital's Foundation through its Family Resource Center.
The partnership was marked with a Summer Celebration at the center on Botsford Place in Buffalo on August 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The event included local vendors, the Lloyd Taco Truck, games and complimentary beer tasting from Thin Man.
“I’m excited to be able to come back to Buffalo for the first time since the 2019 football season and make an impact for a cause I’m so passionate about alongside Clean Loop,” Wood said as the drive began. “I look forward to seeing a bunch of Bills fans in attendance.”
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