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Adams co-founded “The Rising Stars Foundation,” along with pro athlete, Gerald Hayes. The organization is a not-for-profit business that provides educational and outreach services to underserved children in low-income areas. Their motto is “Reaching Back While Moving Forward.” Together, they also created the Rising Stars Football Camp where other professional athletes and celebrities make guest appearances before a group of children. His efforts extend far beyond the border lines of New Jersey. Over the course of the last decade, he has contributed to many positive efforts to uplift our youngsters. Adams hosted as a team representative on behalf of the Cleveland Browns and spoke out at various middle schools against gang involvement. His generous efforts with home games for members of the military and their families during both the 2008 and 2009 seasons. Adams also participated “I think I owe it to myself and I owe it to the city of Paterson to go and talk to the kids and let them know that whatever you want to do; it can be done.” “Spirit Night” a fundraising event held in conjunction with the Cleveland Browns. They were all on standby to sign autographs and greet guests at Damon’s Grill in Berea, Ohio. He also acted the Cleveland Browns doesn’t stop there: He partnered with the I AM NOT A HERO