Some shopped for family members, picking out candles and house decorations for their mothers or stuffed animals for their siblings.
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The excitement as these children was clear as they raced up and down the aisles, facing tough decisions of how to best utilize their money. They were escorted by FSU players around the store in what quickly became a frantic scavenger hunt of sorts. Outside the Walmart, the 30 children were each given a $100 gift card and told they could buy anything they wanted. "Using our platform that we have every single day giving back to kids, giving back to people who deserve it." That's why I do what I do," Travis told the Democrat. In all, 30 children from the organization were brought to Walmart on buses where they were surprised to see a few FSU players they may have seen play this season.Īmong the 20ish FSU players in attendance along with Travis and Gibbons were offensive linemen Devontay Love-Taylor and Maurice Smith, linebacker Amari Gainer and backup quarterback Tate Rodemaker.Īll of them volunteered their time freely for the event, wanting to help make this holiday season a special one for these local children. They reached out to the Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend to find children in need who would benefit greatly from the opportunity. In less than two weeks' time, Gibbons and Travis raised over $10,000 for the event through a GoFundMe page. We've pulled some inspiration from other events that we've seen around town, we worked to put together this event." "With that, I kind of came up with the creative process with him and my family and my organization for this awesome idea for a holiday event. I want to do something, I want to give back,'" Gibbons said ahead of the event. "(Jordan) actually came up to me about two months ago, middle of the season and said, 'Dillan, I want to get involved. How much is FSU's new AD set to make?: Florida State releases contract details for new Director of Athletics Michael AlfordįSU lands crucial transfer target: Florida State football lands commitment from Oregon wide receiver transfer Mycah Pittman What's left on FSU football's wish list?: Florida State's signing class impresses but some items still on Christmas list | Weiler
7 thanks to the Holiday Shop with a Player event created by FSU offensive lineman Dillan Gibbons and his Big Man Big Heart non-profit in partnership with FSU quarterback Jordan Travis. These kids got this special afternoon on Dec. They have no idea they're about to handed Walmart gift cards to be able to do some Christmas shopping, they're going to get to participate in some football drills and receive more money for their families.Īnd they're going to get to do all of this while meeting members of the Florida State football team. Two buses loaded with children arrive at a Tallahassee Walmart, fervently excited even though they have no clue about the situation they were walking into. Watch Video: Dillan Gibbons talks Big Man Big Heart organization, holiday Boys and Girls Club event
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