South Florida Sports Organizations Spread Holiday Cheer
Miami Heat Holds Toy Giveaway and Partners with Share Family
In preparation for the holidays, the Miami Heat held a couple of events to spread holiday cheer to children across the region. The team’s center, Bam Adebayo, hosted his annual toy drive at the Kaseya Center, where 1,000 children participated.
Adebayo’s goal was to ensure every child in attendance left with a smile. "A lot of kids are smart," he said. "Yeah, they get eight minutes to grab what they want. A lot of them grab the bigger toys and then stack on top. So, a little chaotic, but at the end of the day they’ll have a great Christmas."
Heat Partners with Share Family for Annual Toy Giveaway
The Heat also partnered with the Share family to hold their annual toy giveaway at multiple South Florida schools. The Share family, daughters of Larry Share, a founding HEAT Season Ticket Member, appeared alongside Burnie, Hoop Troop, and DJ Mdot to provide and deliver toys and gifts to three HEAT Academy schools.
"This is like a fun day for us each year," said Marni Share Bloomster. "Because we get to see happiness on the kids’ faces and give them a toy they may not have been able to get otherwise. So, when he started this, and we loved seeing him do it each year, and then when he passed, my sister and I took it over. We wanted to carry on his tradition."
Miami Dolphins’ Terron Armstead Hosts Holiday Shopping Spree
Not to be outdone, Miami Dolphins’ offensive lineman Terron Armstead held a special holiday shopping spree where he was joined by his teammates to host undeserved youth from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, Seek Foundation, and We Are the Veterans.
"It’s impactful to the community," said Armstead. "It means a lot to me personally just to be able to do so. I feel like it’s our duty as professional athletes. These people come and cheer us on; fans spend their hard-earned money to support. So it’s just a small, a really small way to give back and spend time with the community."
Conclusion
South Florida sports organizations, including the Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins, have shown their commitment to giving back to the community by hosting various holiday events. These events have brought joy and happiness to many children across the region, and it’s a testament to the positive impact that professional athletes can have on their communities.
FAQs
Q: What was the purpose of the Miami Heat’s toy giveaway?
A: The purpose of the toy giveaway was to spread holiday cheer to children across the region and ensure every child in attendance left with a smile.
Q: Who partnered with the Miami Heat for their annual toy giveaway?
A: The Share family, daughters of Larry Share, a founding HEAT Season Ticket Member, partnered with the Miami Heat for their annual toy giveaway.
Q: What was the Miami Dolphins’ offensive lineman Terron Armstead’s holiday event?
A: Terron Armstead hosted a holiday shopping spree for undeserved youth from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami, Seek Foundation, and We Are the Veterans.
