Kevin Martin Foundation Holds Shopping Spree for Local Children
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – A Zanesville native who went on to play in the
NBA is working with local sponsors to provide local children in need
with some much needed holiday cheer. The Kevin Martin Foundation held
its 4th Annual Christmas Shopping Event at Walmart—located
on Maple Avenue—this evening. Kevin Martin, with the foundation,
says the program provided 80 area children with $150 to spend.
“I played in the
NBA for 12 years and I think I did it with three teams. So, I think
10 out of the 12 years and it was probably my favorite event to do in
the NBA so I wanted to bring it to Zanesville, Ohio. And we knew the
kids would love it; and ever since we started doing it—it’s been
a big hit. They make my job easier; my wife she puts the whole
program together and then all of the volunteers they shop with the
kids.”
Each elementary
school in the city provides The Kevin Martin Foundation with the
names of 25 to 30 children in need. Volunteers then take the children
shopping.
“It’s always the
kids smiles and running around the aisles and you know grabbing toys.
Because I think this time of year, we all know how tough it is on
some families. Everybody is not that fortunate to be able to give
shopping sprees. You know, I grew up that way. I was never—I
couldn’t just go out and get anything I wanted. So, just to see the
smiles on the kids’ faces—it just brings a lot of joy to the
volunteers and also to my family’s heart.”
For more information
or to donate to the Kevin Martin Foundation, go online to
kmart23.com.
