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Marcell Dareus building classrooms in Haiti with $125,000 donation

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Marcell Dareus is on his second humanitarian trip to Haiti, and this time the former Alabama standout brought a $125,000 donation with him.

On Wednesday, Dareus attended the groundbreaking for the Marcell Dareus School Wing at Christ-Roi Primary School in Cammy.

"I'm overwhelmed with appreciation that Hope for Haiti and the Haitian community are welcoming me back with the dedication and construction of a school wing in my name," Dareus said. "More importantly, giving back to the Haitian children is so important to me because I see myself in them.