Over 30 local children who have been negatively impacted by the criminal justice system will have a unique holiday experience thanks to the Philadelphia Eagles and the 76ers.
The kids who have had a parent imprisoned or on extended supervision for technical violations were able to become an "Eagle for the Day."
They were welcomed by Philadelphia-born musician and REFORM co-chair Meek Mill at the NovaCare Complex in South Philly, where they participated in a junior combine complete with a 40-yard dash.
The children signed a one-day contract with the Eagles. The free agent class was welcomed by the general manager. Rubin and Mill gave a speech.
Hurts said presenting those kids with something they'll remember for the rest of their lives affects him when he has the chance to make a difference.
He said that it's all about trying to create better opportunities for our future and that there are a number of ways you can do that. "I try and do it in a way where I can be present and give them that encouragement in person and tell them that you have someone that cares."
REFORM Alliance is a non-profit, co-founded by Mill, that aims to change laws, systems and culture to create real pathways to work and wellbeing.
After the Eagles event, the families headed over to the Wells Fargo Center for the "76ers VIP Gameday experience" where the children took part in a Q&A with 76ers head coach Doc Rivers and participated in a pregame bell ringing ceremony with Rubin and Mill.
Mailata said that the event serves as a reminder of how lives can be changed by simply coming together and using the power of sport. I don't take for granted the influence I can have on other people, especially children. I take that responsibility very seriously.
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