Ghana defender Jonathan Mensah has been rewarded with OhioHealth humanitarian award by Columbus Crew for his role in promoting human welfare in Ohio.
Mensah who joined Columbus Crew last season has affected many lives in the community and his efforts were duly recognized by the club earning him the award.
In his first year in Major League Soccer, Jonathan Mensah was active in the Columbus community, donating time at multiple events with organizations like Make-A-Wish, Habitat For Humanity, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and others while also assisting in clinics for challenged youth from the Linden area and the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio.
Additionally, Mensah hosted a donation drive for new and gently used soccer equipment, which was brought back to children in Ghana via his own charitable initiative, the Jonathan Mensah Foundation.
.@Jomens25 was active in the Columbus community, spending time at multiple events throughout the season. He also hosted a donation drive to help children in Ghana through his @JoMensahF25. Félicitations, Jonathan!
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— Columbus Crew SC (@ColumbusCrewSC) December 8, 2017