Smithfield couple give hope to single moms

The Brothers, Monica far left, Tony far right joined by U.S. Congressman Scott Rigell and his wife Teri, second and third from the left, and Natalie Hawkins, mother of Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas, who received an award at the event.

By Susan Smigielski Acker 

Correspondent

As children, Monica and Tony Brothers of Smithfield witnessed the challenges of single mothers from a front-row seat. They were both reared by single moms while growing up in Norfolk.

For the past five years the married couple, who are the parents of two, have lent their time, talents and celebrity sports connections to help single moms and their children become stronger with the Still Hope Foundation.

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