ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The Carolina Panthers celebrated its annual “Keep Pounding Day” Friday at the Veterans Restoration Quarters in Asheville, serving veterans displaced by Hurricane Helene.
Keep Pounding Day is an annual day of service that aims to assist communities across North and South Carolina. The program began in honor of legendary linebacker Sam Mills.
Taylor Moton, a Carolina Panthers offensive tackle, expressed his connection to this event.
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“My dad was an Army National Guard for over 30 years – Sergeant Major. So, [the] military is something that has always been near and dear to my heart,” said Moton.
Players and staff collaborated with ABCCM at the Veterans Restoration Quarters to pack backpacks with supplies, serve lunches and organize activities for the veterans.
“I can’t imagine what they’ve been through or what the city’s been through,” Moton said about Asheville veterans. “I’m happy I’m here and I can give back.”
This initiative is one of many projects the Carolina Panthers are accomplishing in the Carolinas for Keep Pounding Day.