FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - United Way Broward and former Miami Dolphins players helped make sure that children were ready for their return to the classroom by giving away school supplies.
The organization on Wednesday held its annual backpack giveaway in Fort Lauderdale exclusively for military veterans and their families.
Staff and volunteers distributed more than 850 bags filled with school supplies for a successful return for school.
Among those on hand at the giveaway was former Dolphins player Lamar Thomas.
“This is a community where we all came here to play football at one point and became, in this community, we became part of the community,” he said, “so these are our people, and it’s important for them to get something from the United Way, and this is also for them to maybe help them in their time of need.”
The backpacks and supplies were made possible thanks to contributions from Rick Case Automotive Group, Castle Group, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital and other community donors.
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