Falcons’ Calais Campbell takes 50 kids out on surprise shopping spree

ATLANTA — Calais Campbell of the Atlanta Falcons surprised 50 kids in the community with a holiday shopping spree on Monday.

Channel 2 Action News was there as Campbell took 50 scholars from Centennial Academy on a shopping spree at Target in Druid Hills.

The students ate a meal with Campbell prior to the shopping spree.

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Also on hand were the team mascot Freddie Falcon, team cheerleaders, and other players.

Earlier this season, Campbell commemorated his 100th career sack with a $100,000 donation to teachers in the Atlanta area.

Campbell was named the 2019 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and has long been praised as a great teammate and leader across his time in the NFL.

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