Cam Newton donates 180 bikes, more than $100K in gifts

Alyssa Sconzo

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Cam Newton's Surprise Sleigh made its annual rounds on Tuesday, donating 180 bicycles and over $100,000 in gifts and donations at five different locations across the Carolinas.

This marks the fifth consecutive year the Panther's quarterback has made donations to children and families in need throughout the Queen City through the Cam Newton Foundation.

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Santa Cam's first stop of the day was to Shamrock Gardens Elementary School in Charlotte, NC, where he surprised students with 180 bicycles and helmets. 

Next he visited Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. He surprised over 120 fourth and fifth graders from Greeleyville Elementary School with backpacks and hats for the winter season. The food bank also received a $10,000 Home's Conn Plus gift card. 

Newton's third stop of the day was to the Urban Ministry Center. He presented the center with a $15,000 cash donation, as well as a $5,000 Conn’s Home Plus gift card; he also surprised those at the center with socks, ponchos and hand warmers. 

His fourth stop of the day was to the Bethlehem Center. He gifted the afterschool program with a $15,000 cash donation and a $5,000 Conn’s Home Plus gift card for new laptops. The kids were treated with pizza and snacks from Cam himself.

Newton's final stop of the day was to the Camino Community Center. Not only did he present another $15,000 cash donation and $5,000 Conn's Home Plus gift card, he also got to show off his Zumba dance moves. 

Santa Cam spread a lot of holiday cheer during his day of giving. 

Alyssa Sconzo