INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts are helping in the celebration of Black History Month in our community.
The team surprised kids Wednesday at an east Indianapolis elementary school.
IPS School 58 got a visit from the Colts players and cheerleaders, part of the school's Black History Month Book Fair.
After a dance session, the kids got a chance to pick out two books. Then they spent some time with the Colts, reading and chatting.
"It's very exciting just to talk to them and, you know, sit down with some kids and kind of take a step back when you get older," said cheerleader Jada Watson. "Life moves so fast, and then you see some young kids that are so excited about dancing, freeze dancing with some Colts cheerleaders and picking out some books. It's very humbling."
Sharing a moment to encourage them to learn to read at a young age. Their imaginations come to life through books. The class won't soon forget this day, thanks to a simple act of kindness.
"It's literally the best feeling in the world, just seeing those kids light up and, you know, I think it's one of our favorite things to do as Colts cheerleaders is to bring a smile to somebody's face, no matter what their situation is," said Hunter Trowbridge. "If it's in the middle of the school day or at a Colts game or wherever that may be."