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Matt Ryan makes $100,000 donation to local charities

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan warms up before the regular season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
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March 17, 2020

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is donating $100,000 to Atlanta-based organization to help with relief during the coronavirus outbreak.

Ryan’s donation will be equally distributed to two charitable organizations: Atlanta Community Food Bank, which provides foods to the needy, and Giving Kitchen, which offers emergency assistance to food service workers.

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