CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers first-round draft pick and running back Christian McCaffrey hosted a surprise shopping spree for young athletes in the Charlotte area.
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McCaffrey spent time shopping with 15 athletes as part of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ “Celebrate Youth Sports Weekend.”
The kids were given a $150 gift card to help them gear up for the season, and McCaffrey helped them pick out their equipment.
This isn’t the first time this year a Panther has taken part in a surprise shopping spree.
Defensive linebacker Luke Kuechly surprised 10 young athletes in June with $100 gift cards and also served as a personal shopping consultant for them.
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The children were from Most Valuable Kids, a charitable youth organization in Charlotte.
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