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Heat legend Udonis Haslem gives a $200 Walmart shopping spree to 100 students

Miami, Florida – With a $200 Walmart shopping spree, Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem and his charity are lifting the spirits of 100 extraordinary kids this holiday season.

The B-Wootie Holiday Program! and the Udonis Haslem Foundation celebrated the memory of Ms. Barbara Wooten, Haslem’s beloved stepmother and co-founder, on Friday by providing young learners with encouragement and joy.

“The memories endure forever.” The most valuable things are the memories. What you cling to are the memories. Haslem stated, “It’s not about the money or anything like that. I learned this from D-Wade, who occasionally just takes in the scenery. I want these children to come out here, make memories, take in the scenery, have fun, and maybe talk about this for a very long time.

As the pupils went shopping for their favorite toys, clothes, and accessories, Haslem was photographed pushing trolleys.

“All right, we’re at the toys now. “All right,” he said.

The youthful competitors were grateful for the Heat legend’s thoughtful gift.

Two of the girls said, “Thank you, U.D.”

Kendrick Arnold remarked, “It’s cool, because it’s my birthday gift, because my birthday is on December 24th, so that was like a big experience, and it was great.”

Marencie Emmanuel remarked, “I appreciate you letting all of us who passed a test come here and visit our school.”

Despite obstacles, the pupils have flourished academically, according to Haslem.

They face numerous difficulties on a daily basis that the general public is unaware of. “Until I started college and realized that everyone didn’t grow up like us, I really didn’t know we grew up any differently,” he remarked. “There is a lot of trauma and difficulties in the city, so I just want these kids to know that they are still on the right track, that people are watching and supporting them, and that they are loved.” We wish to honor them for their good deeds and moral behavior.

The students who received Christmas early and had an incredible day with the NBA star will undoubtedly remember it.

“Thank you for allowing me to spend time with him and my friend right here,” Emmanuel remarked.

“That’s Haslem!” Emmanuel exclaimed. The kids also visited Tropical Park’s Christmas Wonderland.

 

Lowell Bowen

From the time he was 8 years old Lowell knew he wanted to be on TV. Well, as people say one thing leads to another, that's how Lowell started his career in the news industry. Lowell has been part of The South Florida Daily since the very beginning.

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