Adam Mellott likes to be a great presence on and off the field, so when he isn't destroying the opposing Defensive Lineman he does like to dabble in some charity work. He has done many things from giving gifts to less fortunate children and helping out at food drives to help feed hungry and suffering people, one type of charity he feels very strongly for is charities dealing with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Not many people know this, but Mellott's great-grandmother later in life ended up being diagnosed with Dementia. What once was a lively and wonderful woman who Mellott always enjoyed visiting and spend time with, suddenly and very quickly became a former shell of herself. He watched as she got older and as the years went by she deteriorated more and more to the point where she started to forget everything around her. At first, it was small things, but eventually it led to friends, then finally family. During the last leg of her life before she passed, Mellott could tell that when she looked at him, she did not recognize who he was, and this realization struck him to his core. There are many horrible and awful things in this world, but losing not only your memories but also your own self is terrifying. Because of this, Mellott has dedicated himself to helping any charities he can in the battle against Dementia and trying to find a way to stop and prevent it.
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