In case you missed it, Saquon Barkley, the New York Giants’ running back, hosted an event at a medical center in the Bronx over the Thanksgiving holiday. Taking place at the Southern Medical Suites, the New York Giants star set out to assist the citizens of his hometown. The event planned to donate over 500 turkeys and they were able to do just that.
In total, Barkley and Southern Medical Suites donated more than 7,500 pounds of turkey to New York City families. Additionally, Jay-Z’s Roc Nation assisted by donating the turkeys, with funds also donated by Michael Ann and the Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation.
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Saquon Barkley Proudly Represents His Bronx Roots
Not only did this event offer some holiday assistance for the Bronx community, but it offered a chance to meet a Bronx hero. Saquon Barkley is massive in the Bronx because he represents the “American Dream” to those in his community.
The incredibly successful NFL running back played for Penn State in his college years. By 2018, Barkley began playing for the New York Giants. Since achieving incredible success, Barkley has become a huge figure in the NFL. Now, the football star focuses on giving back to his community.
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The Thanksgiving Event Provided Incredible Support to Bronx Communities
In addition to Barkely showing his support, the NYCPD also showed their support at the event. It was an amazing community event that brought people from the Bronx together. Michael Andreyev, the founder of Southern Medical Suites, was also in attendance.
In an interview he said, “It feels really great to feed so many people and see so many smiles on the faces of those we serve day in and day out here in the South Bronx. To give back is always a blessing, but to do it with the help of Saquon and the other big-hearted volunteers is almost as nourishing to us as the food is for those in need around the holiday. At Southern Medical Suites when our community needs our help, we’ll always be there for them.”
