When it comes to Patrice Bergeron there’s no Facebook, no Twitter not even an Instagram. A quiet family man who does all his talking on the ice.

But with what has unfolded over the last week after the death of George Floyd, Bergeron could not sit quiet anymore.

Through the Bruins social media platforms, Bergeron released an impactful statement while committing $50,000 to social justice causes. Bergeron will donate $25,000 to both the Boston NAACP branch and the Centre Multiethnique de Quebec.

Bergeron's full statement:

As many of you know, I don't have social media. Right or wrong I've often tried to stay away from making my opinions public. As hockey players, we have a tendency to do our business while staying quiet, without wanting to make too much noise. It is in our culture. But surrounding the murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed, it made me realize that by not speaking up on the matter, and not using my voice as a professional athlete, it's in fact allowing racism to fester and continue. Silence is not an option for me anymore.

I realize that I will never truly understand the fear, pain and suffering the black community has endured. As a white man I have always tried to live by respect and equality, but I also acknowledge my privileges. I am disappointed in myself that it took this long for me to truly open my eyes. Seeing all this pain truly breaks my heart and forces me to seek answers.

Today and going forward I want to listen, educate myself and stand up for the black community. We cannot change the past, but we certainly can change the future. It is time to truly acknowledge this cry for help.

It needs to be more than a simple Instagram post. Let's take real actions. With an open heart and compassion, I am determined to be an ally, continue to grow myself, and raise my children to be anti-racist.

In addition to my words, my family and I are donating $25,000 to the Boston branch of the NAACP and $25,000 to the Centre Multiethnique de Quebec.

I will not be quiet anymore.

With love, respect, and the most sincere humility.

Patrice Bergeron

A statement from Patrice Bergeron.

To those who wish to support:

NAACP Boston: https://t.co/uXXPUDXivO

Centre Multiethnique de Quebec: https://t.co/aS9a57RWOi pic.twitter.com/IVKU1hMNd6

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) June 3, 2020

It's safe to say Bergeron's message was heard loud and clear, and appreciated by many.

Leaders Lead!🙏🏿 https://t.co/iIDdfSIFP2

— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) June 3, 2020

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