Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks partners with local coffee house for charity

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks is conducting a monthlong community partnership with Haraz Coffee House in Ballantyne. Alongside his fiancée, Brooks developed a signature matcha drink to generate proceeds for HopeKids, an organization that supports families of children facing life-threatening illnesses. The athlete spent time at the location with families supported by the organization to discuss the project and the impact of the group's programming. Monday marks the conclusion of the fundraising initiative at the shop. Brooks stated that his involvement is driven by seeing the positive impact the organization has on the children and their families.

• 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers’ Jonathon Brooks partners with Haraz Coffee House to help local children