MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – One Mobile school was given a holiday surprise during its Christmas party.
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson, the Saints cheer squad, and mascots from the Pelicans and the Saints delivered gifts to students at E.R. Dickson Elementary School. The special event was all thanks to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Gulf Coast.
“You know we just want to support Big Brothers and Big Sisters. It’s so important to us,” Benson said. “Well, it’s such a special time of the year and the children just love it. They were so excited.”
Organizers at Big Brothers, Big Sisters said this was the first time they’ve gotten the opportunity to partner with Benson for an event like this one.
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