“Let's keep spreading love and positivity!” NFLer Terron Armstead said.
player has paid it forward for a teen who made an inspiring journey to his middle school graduation.
Xavier Jones, a 14-year-old from St. Louis, walked over six miles to get to his graduation at Harris-Stowe State University because his family did not have a car. Jones completed the two-and-a-half-hour walk and got to the Yeatman Middle School ceremony.The story made its way to the NFL, and Dolphins offensive lineman Terron Armstead chose to make commuting much easier for Jones and his family.Sign up for NBC Philadelphia newsletters.
Through his foundation and partnerships, Armstead gifted Jones an electric bike and gave Jones’ family a new minivan. “I'm so grateful to these two sponsors for their generous donations and for helping us make a difference in Xavier's life,” Armstead wrote onAlong with Armstead’s contributions, Harris-Stowe president Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith presented Jones with a four-year scholarship, setting him up for a future in higher education.
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