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Colts Community Tuesdays
Colts Community Tuesdays, presented by CBS4, is a season-long outreach program in which players participate in activities every Tuesday. Using their only day off from practice, Colts players take time to give back to various non-profit organizations across Indiana. From school and hospital visits to beautification projects, Colts players, cheerleaders, staff and team mascot Blue take the time to volunteer and share joy with those in need.
Caroling at Riley Hospital for Children
Each December, Colts players, cheerleaders and mascot Blue visit 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.
Hispanic Heritage Month
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Indianapolis Colts and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield invite local youth to participate in a special Hispanic Heritage Month Football Camp at the team's training facility. During this camp, the youth have the opportunity to meet Colts players, learn about the importance of staying active and participate in different football stations.
Horseshoe Helpings
Each Thanksgiving season, the Colts host a Thanksgiving food giveaway at Lucas Oil Stadium for select families in need. With the help of presenting sponsor US Foods, the Colts' "Horseshoe Helpings: From Our Home to Yours" event provides 2,000 families with the "fixin's" for a Thanksgiving meal.
Lids For Kids
For fourteen years, the Colts and Lids have outfitted an entire school during the holiday season. In just one day, volunteers transform a school's gym into a full-service store. Every child is brought into the "store", sized for a new winter coat and allowed to select their favorite hat and gloves.
Million Meal Marathon
As a part of National Philanthropy Week each year, the Colts work hand-in-hand with Million Meal Movement to host the Million Meal Marathon, which provides nutritious meals to less fortunate children and their families. In this one day event, the marathon activates hundreds of local volunteers and engages students to teach them about the importance of volunteering.
Playground Build
For the 13th year, the Colts will build a playground at a deserving local inner-city school in Indianapolis, Ind. This playground will provide a fun and safe play space for thousands of Indianapolis youth. The playground will be used by the school and will also be open to the public and community neighborhood throughout the year.
Shop With A Colt
With the support of Meijer, underserved youth have the opportunity to Shop With A Colt to purchase toys, clothes and other items needed around holiday time.
Simon Cancer Center Visit
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Indianapolis Colts visit the IU Health Simon Cancer Center. Colts players meet and greet patients, sharing words of encouragement and spreading joy.
Team Smile
The Indianapolis Colts team up with Team Smile to host 300 Indianapolis youth for the opportunity to receive free dental services and learn about the importance of dental hygiene in their lives.
Veterans Day Visit
The Indianapolis Colts visit the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center annually during Salute to Service month in partnership with Wagner Reese. Colts players, cheerleaders, and mascot Blue deliver care packages to hospital patients as a 'thank you' for their service to our country.