JuJu Smith-Schuster, Walmart give over $20,000 worth in gift cards to Pittsburgh kids for holidays

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, the JuJu Foundation, and Walmart teamed up to give over $20,000 worth in Walmart gift cards to more than 200 Pittsburgh kids for the holidays.

According to a release, Smith-Schuster surprised the kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday with gift cards and a video message.

“This holiday, I wanted to share a small gift with all of you. In partnership with the Walmart Foundation, I’m excited to let each of you know that you will be receiving a $100 Walmart gift card to use on some toys and Christmas gifts this year,” said Smith-Schuster. “I hope this will bring a sense joy and happiness to you and your families this holiday season!”

“As a company, one of our top priorities is to ensure that we are giving back to the communities that we operate in,” said Jason Klipa, Walmart’s Pennsylvania Director of Public Affairs and Government Relations. “We are proud to stand alongside the JuJu Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, as we work together to make this holiday season brighter for so many children living in the Pittsburgh region.”

“The partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania and The JuJu Foundation continuously provides not only support in such a time of need for our youth, but also unforgettable opportunities and experiences for our members, 70% of which come from single parent households,” said Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania’s CEO, Dr. Lisa Abel- Palmieri. “We thank JuJu and his team for bringing holiday cheer to our members and their families during such a difficult year.”

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