 Additionally, the company supports many causes in the areas they work in including Move for Hunger as well as parades, marathons, regattas, food distribution, and support for those in need.Gentle Giant was founded by Northeastern University rowers and has continued its rich tradition of supporting rowing.In the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, two former giants, Dan Walsh and Wyatt Allen, competed in the Men's Eight event, earning a bronze medal in the process.