NBC's "Today" show profiles Lewis involvement in Hudson River tragedy

Last month, Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis participated in a New York fundraiser to help a 10-year-old New York boy whose mother drowned herself and three children by driving a van into the Hudson River in April.

On Wednesday morning, NBC’s “Today” show devoted a portion of its 8 o’clock hour to profiling LaShaun Armstrong’s progress since that tragedy and the roles that Lewis and former Carolina Panthers cornerback Reggie Howard have undertaken to assist Armstrong.

During the almost five-minute segment, Lewis can be seen watching Armstrong bowl, and the 12-time Pro Bowler discussed how he has offered Armstrong a mentorship and emotional support.

“I look at him and I told him, ‘I’m here for you, man,’” Lewis said during the broadcast. “‘I can’t replace what you’ve lost. But I can tell you that I’m here to go forward with you.’”

Armstrong said of his relationship with Lewis: “He’s like a brother to me, like an older brother to me.”

According to the morning program, the Ray Lewis Foundation is accepting donations for Armstrong’s education and counseling, and Lewis has personally donated $10,000 to the cause.

(baltimoresun.com)