CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton hosted his annual Thanksgiving Jam Monday to benefit hundreds of local children in need.
[ PHOTOS: Cam Newton's Thanksgiving Jam serves hundreds of children ]
More than 800 children headed to The Fillmore at the AvidXchange Music Factory to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.
Newton's teammate, Kawann Short, also held Thanksgiving celebration Monday at Lineberger Orthodontics in Elizabeth to meet some special patients.
Each family also got to take home a full second Thanksgiving meal to prepare at home on the holiday thanks to Food Lion.
Newton, ever the entertainer, led the kids in a dance contest, the mannequin challenge and a game of musical chairs.
The Sacks for Smiles program offers free orthodontics to a child in need every time Short records a sack.
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