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Pittsburgh Steeler JuJu Smith-Schuster Gives 200 Kids $100 Walmart Gift Cards For Christmas

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - JuJu Smith-Schuster and his foundation partnered with Walmart to give over 200 kids $20,000 in gift cards for the holidays.

He surprised kids of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania with a video message Tuesday.

"This holiday, I wanted to share a small gift with all of you. In partnership with the Walmart Foundation, I'm excited to let each of you know that you will be receiving a $100 Walmart gift card to use on some toys and Christmas gifts this year," said Smith-Schuster in a release. "I hope this will bring a sense joy and happiness to you and your families this holiday season!"

Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania CEO Dr. Lisa Abel-Palmieri said in the press release that about 70% of their members come from single-parent households. Abel-Palmieri thanked Smith-Schuster and his team for bringing some holiday cheer.

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(Photo provided by Walmart)

Earlier this month, Smith-Schuster and his foundation also paid $12,500 in layaway balances at the Burlington store in Pittsburgh.

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