During the holiday months, Colts players stay busy in the community participating in a variety of outreach events and programs. Highlighted below are a few of the Colts signature holiday events:
Each December, Colts Owner and CEO invites players, cheerleaders and Blue to join him at Riley Hospital for Children to sing holiday carols and distribute gifts to patients. This annual Colts tradition has brought cheer to hundreds of children and their families over the years.
For six years, the Colts, Genesco, Lids and the United Way of Central Indiana have outfitted an entire school with new shoes, hats, gloves and t-shirts through the Cold Feet, Warm Shoes and Hats initiative. This program, which was started by Nashville-based Genesco, seeks to empower underserved youth with the power of choice. In just one day, volunteers from Genesco and Hat World transform a school's gym into a full-service shoe store. Every child is brought into the "store," sized for a new pair of shoes and allowed to select their favorite pair. Colts players and Blue are also on hand to interact with the children and help make this day one that they will remember for years to come. For more information on Cold Feet, Warm Shoes,
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Holiday Shopping Trip
December marks a busy month for the Colts community outreach efforts. Every year during the holiday season, the Colts and Meijer provide a special shopping trip for 40 underserved youth in the Indianapolis area. Each child is provided with a $200 gift certificate to purchase gifts and toys for themselves and their families. Colts players and Blue also join the festivities to help the children select their gifts. Prior to the shopping adventure, everyone kicks things off with a pizza and cookie party.
