Buffalo Bills DB Christian Benford visits Villa Maria School to support Baltimore students

Published on April 28, 2026

Buffalo Bills defensive back and Baltimore County native Christian Benford recently and his 47 Hearts Foundation recently the Villa Maria School through Catholic Charities. 

The Villa Maria School is a Catholic special school that is operated by Catholic Charities in Baltimore, serving kindergartners all the way up to the eighth grade.

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