INDIANAPOLIS — Sixty kids in Indianapolis received new beds to sleep in Tuesday, thanks to the generosity of Ashley HomeStore and Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II.
The kids — in foster care or housed in domestic violence shelters — previously didn't have beds to call their own. Through Ashley's Hope to Dream program, a portion of mattress sales from the furniture stores goes toward providing kids in need with new bed sets, complete with pillows, sheets and comforters.
Tuesday's event was part of a larger effort across Indianapolis to donate 100 beds to kids who receive help from Coburn Place, Julian Center, Hands of Hope and A Kid Again.
"I just want to use my resources, my God-given talents, and my exposure to benefit so many people around me," Moore said.
He's is no stranger to giving back to the community. Last year, the Colts standout was the team's nominee for the NFL's Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. The award recognizes one player from each NFL team for both performance on the field and community service efforts and leadership off the field.
On Tuesday night, in the midst of OTAs, Moore stayed late at the Colts complex to join the kids for some on-the-field fun. Little did they know there was a special surprise waiting for them in the room next door.
"I just feel like we all live life not thinking about how you can dedicate something to someone else, and the things we think are small in our eyes can benefit someone in so many other ways that we can't think of," Moore said.
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In his time in Indianapolis, Moore has been especially outspoken about raising awareness for Indiana kids battling childhood illnesses. He formed a special bond with "Mighty" Mason Garvey, who died in June 2020 at 9 years old after a fight with Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft tissue cancer.
Moore has used his platform to raise money for research and education on childhood illnesses.
Ashley's Hope to Dream program has given new beds to more than 110,000 children in need since it started. To nominate a child to get a new bed, visit ahopetodream.com.