Drew Brees Partners With Lowe’s To Aid Lower Ninth Ward Business

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints of the New … [+] Orleans Saints walks off the field after the 34-7 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 16, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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In the city of New Orleans, former Saints quarterback and current NBC Sports analyst Drew Brees is revered equally, if not more so, for his work in the community than the records he set and Super Bowl he delivered during his 15 years in the Crescent City.  

So, when Brees saw the devastation left in the wake when Hurricane Ida made landfall earlier this month, his natural response was to jump right into action and strategize a plan of action to provide aid.

“I believe that’s what you get somewhat trained to do by being a New Orleanian,” said Brees. “If you go from Hurricane Katrina to now, think of…

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