“Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown expressed interest in assisting Louis, stating, ‘A dad just trying to find a way to make money for his family.
A Georgia father, Chris Louis, 24, was arrested after leaving his three young children alone at a McDonald’s while attending a job interview nearby. According to the Augusta Press, Louis walked with his children—ages 1, 6, and 10—from their apartment to the restaurant in Augusta before 4:30 p.m. on March 22.
Witnesses reported seeing Louis leave the restaurant, return briefly to check on his children, and then leave again. A concerned customer notified police, prompting Richmond County deputies to respond. Officers found the children unharmed and waiting inside the restaurant until their father came back.
The incident caught the attention of former NFL player Antonio Brown, who expressed sympathy for Louis’ situation. “Story caught me by surprise. A dad just trying to find a way to make money for his family. I know he shouldn’t just leave his kids, but some people don’t have the means for babysitting, etc.,” Brown wrote on GoFundMe.
Brown, 36, said he had not yet spoken to Louis but hoped to. He also clarified that he worked with GoFundMe to ensure the donations would go directly to the father. “Chris was on the Pursuit of Happiness & sometimes ppl just need help,” Brown posted on X. He personally contributed $1,000 to the fundraiser.
The GoFundMe campaign, created late Tuesday, quickly gained traction, raising over $28,000 of its $50,000 goal within the first five hours.
Louis’ arrest has sparked debate online, with some criticizing his decision while others defended him. “You simply can’t leave your kids like that, and I get how this happened. But there are plenty of questions,” one X user wrote. Another commented, “Yeah, it’s a little iffy on the 1-year-old, but dude was trying to get a job. Give him a break.”
Others sympathized with his situation. “I know it’s a desperate situation, and brother made a mistake, but an understandable one. All he could think about was the hope of a job,” one user posted. Another added, “Dude was literally doing the best he could with what he has. I commend him for that—it’s not eas
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