If the Cleveland Browns lose their final two games of the seasonĀ against the San Diego Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers, respectively, the "Perfect Season Parade (0-16)" will go on as planned. After the team fell to 0-10 inĀ the 2016 campaign in November,Ā Browns fanĀ Chris McNeil submitted a permit request to hold a parade to celebrate becoming the second team inĀ NFLĀ history,Ā joining the 2008Ā Detroit Lions,Ā to finish the year with a winless 16-game season.Ā Ā
The parade has dealt with its fair share of hurdles, especially from Cleveland radio host Tony Rizzo, who vowed to prevent the event from going downĀ or run over those individuals who attend the "celebration." Last week, McNeil started a GoFundMe page to cover the costs of "security, parade fees, insurance, bathroom facilities, etc." With an assist from theĀ Dan Le BatardĀ Show to help get the word out, the page more than exceeded itsĀ goal of $1,999.Ā
As of right now, the donations are nearing $5,000. With a surplus in funds, McNeil plans on putting the extra money towards a great cause: the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.Ā Ā
If the parade were to beĀ canceled, all of the money will be donated to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.Ā
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