Original: He was also a member of a local charitable organization and Mardi Gras krewe, The Rough Riders, who help underprivileged and sick children by distributing teddy bears at homeless shelters and in hospitals.
Simplified: He was also a member of a local charitable organization and Mardi Graskrewe, The Rough Riders. They helped underprivileged and sick children by giving teddy bears at homeless shelters and in hospitals.