Pro Bowl players from the NFC and AFC squads spent an afternoon away from football, deflecting the spotlight off of themselves and onto children courageously fighting life-threatening illnesses.
When Harrison Smith saw an opportunity to visit the Give Kids the World Village during his stay in Florida, he knew immediately that he wanted to volunteer.
Smith spent time talking with families, posing for photos and signing autographs. While some of the youth were NFL fans excited to meet their heroes, others were just happy with the attention and smiles Smith offered them.
“This [event] kind of caught my eye just because of what these families are going through, and they get to come here and have a piece of happiness,” Smith said.