Jonathan Stewart couldn’t keep away from Charlotte for long.
Stewart, the Carolina Panthers’ all-time leading rusher and current New York Giants running back, will return to the city where he made his name next weekend — only, he’s not coming back for football reasons.
Really, it’s something much bigger than that.
Stewart and his wife, Natalie, are hosting their inaugural Fall Ball on Nov. 2 at the Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, a gala that will benefit the Charlotte-based nonprofit youth arts program, Inspire the Fire. Stewart became involved with ITF last year, his final season with the Panthers, and was so moved by that experience he wanted to create a more lasting fundraiser.