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Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Mack Hollins helped organize a memorable night for Special Olympics athletes and their families. Now, that effort will bring additional support to his charitable work.The Patriotswide receiver was named the NFLPA’s Week 4 Community MVP on Friday after hosting a Special Olympics Family Field Day in Foxborough. The recognition includes a $10,000 donation from the NFLPA to his Free the Feet Foundation.Hollins’ event welcomed 125 athletes and their families, creating an evening built around participation, accessibility and having fun together. It also offered Patriots fans a closer look at a commitment that has followed the receiver throughout his football career. The award arrived during preparation for Sunday’s game against Buffalo, but the work behind it began long before this week.Hollins Helped Give Families A Night To RememberThe Sept. 22 event took place at the WIN Waste Field House at Patriot Place, with Hollins working alongside the Patriots Foundation. Activities included sports, meals, face painting and a photo booth. Approximately 250 people attended when family members were included.Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins is the Week 4 NFLPA Community MVP for hosting a Special Olympics Family Field Day. Hollins, who is a Special Olympics ambassador, fully funded the event, which featured sports stations, food, a photo booth and more for 125 athletes and their… pic.twitter.com/zi3bJzsDkT— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 2, 2026The NFLPA’s announcement said Hollins fully funded the event, which featured eight interactive sports stations staffed by 25 coaches. Several Patriots teammates also participated, including Julian Ashby, Bryce Baringer, Efton Chism and Tommy DeVito.Those details help explain the significance of the evening. Families had multiple ways to take part, and the athletes had opportunities to interact with players while enjoying activities designed to include them.An NFL player’s appearance can make an event special. Helping provide the event itself creates an opportunity for many more people to share that experience.Hollins did both.MORE: Patriots Keys to Victory vs. Bills in Week 4 NFL GameThe Relationship Extends Beyond His Time In New EnglandHollins’ involvement with Special Olympics dates to his college career at North Carolina. He became a Global Ambassador in 2023 and has continued supporting the organization across his NFL stops.That history gives the latest honor additional meaning. The Foxborough field day brought an established commitment into his current football community. It also gave his Patriots teammates a chance to participate alongside him.Hollins described being a Special Olympics Global Ambassador as “one of my greatest honors.”The Community MVP selection provides another opportunity to expand that work. In addition to the $