Adriano Belli's Big Kiss Fund

BIG KISS FUND - Inspired by his work with “Big Men, Big Hearts”, nose tackle Adriano Belli has also reached out to SickKids Foundation by spearheading his own efforts aimed at helping the kids in a variety of ways. Nicknamed “the Kissing Bandit”, Belli has started the aptly-named “Big Kiss Fund”, where companies will make a donation to SickKids Foundation for every sack or tackle Belli makes during the year. As part of his efforts, Belli will bring kids from the hospital out to Argos home games to soak in the atmosphere of Rogers Centre on game day. Watch for Belli to fully commit to his cause by singing what is sure to be a classic rendition of the national anthem on the SickKids Game Day October 3. It won’t be the first time Belli has put his voice behind the Foundation as the gregarious defensive tackle is appearing on the 2008 version CTV’s Canadian Idol. For his efforts, Canadian Idol made a donation in Belli’s honour to SickKids Foundation. “Big Kiss Fund” will also be organizing other fun events for the kids including picnics and movie matinees. Belli is hoping to enlist the help of not only his fellow teammates, but other local professional athletes as well. Commented Belli, “This is my 10th year of professional football and I have always been involved with this kind of stuff. It’s always been dear to me; I love spending time with the kids, especially in my hometown. It’s all about the kids having a good time.” Special thanks also go out to Jane, Charlie, Anthony and Lawrence DiMaria who generously donated several bags of toys to share with the children in the hospital.

Adriano Belli

Toronto Argonaut #78 and Founder of the Big Kiss Fund

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Sometimes all it takes to be a hero is to step up to the plate. In this web-exclusive version of our television spots, Danielle shares her story about SickKids. Danielle was also a special friend of the Argos and took part in the launch of the Argos Big Men Big Hearts program with SickKids.