INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Pacers Sports & Entertainment Season of Giving, delivered by Papa John s, continued today with Shop With The Pacers, as Indiana Pacers players surprised Indianapolis children with face-to-face Zoom conversations and gift cards for the Holidays. The event was conducted virtually as a health and safety precaution during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In partnership with local community organizations, Pacers players Malcolm Brogdon, Justin Holiday, T.J. McConnell, Doug McDermott, and Victor Oladipo were paired with groups of children and presented each with $250 gift cards with which they can purchase toys of their choosing this holiday season. Additionally, each family received a $50 gift card from Kroger. While the program was moved to a virtual format this year, the community organizations, PS&E, and Pacers players all felt continuing the annual tradition in support of vulnerable Hoosier children was as important this year as ever.