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Jessie Bates Hosted Single Mothers Initiative Ahead of Bengals' Win Over Browns

Sunday was a big day on and off the field for Bengals star safety Jessie Bates.

Nicole Zembrodt

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Jessie Bates held his 3rd annual Single Mother’s Initiative over the weekend. He partnered with Bigger Than Sneakers, Inc. to treat single mothers and their children to a few days full of festivities.

“I am so excited for this year’s event,” Bates said prior to the event. “Every year we have been able to make an impact, and this year we’ve got some extra events planned to make it even bigger. It’s something that is incredibly important to me."

Assisting single-parent families is a cause that Bates is passionate about. He grew up in a single mother household with his older sister, younger brother, and step siblings in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He saw the sacrifices his mother, Theresa, made, such as working two jobs, to support his family.

His Single Mother's Initiative is Bates' way of giving back to those who experience similar situations to him.

Bates kicked off the event last weekend with a Christmas shopping spree for the children.

The weekend's events started Friday night with a trip to the movie theater for the children, while the mothers had dinner out together. Saturday involved fresh haircuts and fun at TopGolf. 'Who Dey,' the Bengals' mascot, joined them too.

Sunday the group attended the Bengals versus Browns game in a private suite, had an in-game visit from the Ben-Gal cheerleaders, and granted post-game field access to meet Bates after the game.

They saw the Bengals secure their fifth-straight win and Bates haul in a pivotal 4th quarter interception. Bates received a game ball for his performance.

Along with the initiative’s means, Bates provides limousine transportation for the children and mothers around town.

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Nicole Zembrodt
NICOLE ZEMBRODT

Nicole Zembrodt is a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals. She earned a marketing and sport administration degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent her professional career in the Queen City. Zembrodt was previously a member of the Bengals’ front office both as an intern and full-time employee from 2014-2020. She enjoys being active, spending time with family and friends, a college football/basketball Saturday - go red and blue CATS! (UC and UK), and a day on the water with Kenny Chesney on the aux. 

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