Falcons player took more than 200 Georgia kids holiday shopping
‘Tis the season for giving back. For one Atlanta Falcons player that meant treating kids from around his hometown to a holiday shopping spree.
According to a tweet from the team, “hometown hero” Allen Bailey took more than 200 south Georgia kids shopping for holiday toys and gifts.
The photos show Bailey, decked out in a Falcons Santa hat and a Christmas lights necklace, shopping and buying gifts with kids at a Walmart.
Hometown hero Allen Bailey treats over 200 kids from South Georgia to a holiday shopping spree 🤗 pic.twitter.com/vurMtvoAyb
— Falcons In The Community (@FalconsCR) December 17, 2019
Bailey, who is from Sapelo Island, played high school football at McIntosh County Academy before his collegiate career at Miami.
The Falcons signed him to a two-year, $10.5 million contract last summer.
He missed last Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers game for personal reasons. He is expected to start Sunday's home finale against Jacksonville because of Takkarist McKinley's shoulder injury.
On social media, some praised the defensive end for doing good in the community, saying it was a “hero status” move.
My kids and I are very appreciative for today's surprise. Thanks to Allen Bailey and the Atlanta Falcons for the toy drive
— Allen (@AllenBM1978) December 17, 2019
Hero status right here...
— FeedJake14 (@FeedJake14) December 17, 2019
I see that MCA sweatshirt...Home Sweet Home
— Hollywood (@BiggWoodz13) December 17, 2019
