FOXBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft recognized volunteers from across New England at a special ceremony Tuesday in honor of his late wife.

The New England Patriots Foundation gave the Myra Kraft Community MVP Award to 26 people during a ceremony at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

Kraft said his wife loved to help people.

“You represent what she was about. In helping the most disadvantaged, or the people who need hope,” Kraft said. “And we want to connect with the volunteers who help these groups.”

Each award-winner was given a grant benefiting the causes they support.

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