My name is Nick Rothschild and I’m the corny, Star-Wars-joke-telling weekend sports anchor here at Denver7.
DENVER — Denver7 viewers donated more than $5,000 to help University of Denver basketball star Tommy Bruner feed Colorado kids in need.
During the holidays, Bruner teamed up with Norma Jean Herrera and Sharing Our Blessings Food Pantry to round up and distribute roughly 16,000 gifts for local kids. In the new year, they set out to feed hungry families.Help DU basketball star feed Colorado kids in need Nick Rothschild 9:00 PM, Mar 02, 2024 We put their story in front of our Denver7 viewers and saw immense support.
“Every single one of those dollars is going to go help feed somebody," said Bruner."It’s bigger than that though. We all deserve a chance to be healthy and be fit and get a great meal.”“Six different families reached out stating that they’d like to volunteer for the spring break with their kids," said Herrera.
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