Quarterbacks aren’t the only ones in the NFL handing out lavish Christmas gifts this holiday season, as Kansas City Chiefs star Justin Reid bought a brand new car for a local mother of six.
Reid stopped by a local Ford dealership in Kansas in a Santa suit for his second annual “Just-In-Time for the Holidays” event. The advertised part of the evening provided Christmas gifts to over 50 local children.
Then came the big reveal of Bonnie Strutton, a new SUV, with her current car in the shop and one that she considers a “gas guzzler,” according to KCTV.
As soon as Reid presented the new car to Strutton, she burst into tears. She attended the event only for her children to participate.
“I don’t even know what to say,” Strutton said. ‘I’m speechless.’
‘It’s just one thing after another. This is such a blessing. Good things keep happening, you just have to keep doing the next right thing.”
Kansas City Chiefs star Justin Reid bought a brand new car for a local mother of six
Bonnie Strutton was left speechless after the revelation and tears streamed down her face last week
It is unclear how Reid learned of Strutton and the struggles she has in her life. Yet he did not hesitate to take action.
“The same way she does the next right thing, we wanted to do the next right thing and recognize her situation and help her with a brand new vehicle,” Reid said. “We’re all excited to be a part of Bonnie’s story, just to play a little part in it. We are excited to see her continue her journey.”
Strutton is also celebrating 30 months of sobriety this holiday season.
The gift-giving took place last week, while Reid is now in Pennsylvania as the Chiefs make last-second preparations for Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“To have all my kids back in my life and this here will be a bigger connection than anyone could ever know,” Strutton said. ‘Don’t give up on yourself. Don’t give up until the miracle happens, because people see you, they hear you and they love you.”