MIAMI real estate mogul Patrick Carroll is continuing his effort to donate millions of dollars in sneakers to underprivileged kids.
Patrick gifted 600 sneakers to underprivileged kids at Union League Boys & Girls Club in Chicago on August 29.
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The donations are self-funded, as Patrick has no sponsors involved.
The day included video games donated by GamesgoArcade, and Chicago mascots “Staley Da Bear” of the Chicago Cubs and “Tommy Hawk” of the Chicago Bears, pizza, a DJ, live art demo and more.
Celebrities who helped Patrick gift the trendy sneakers to the children are Disney's Briannagh D, George Daniels, Seraphina Sanan, Toxic, Van Johnson, Cortez Smith and more.
This is the fifth city Patrick is donating to in his goal of gifting a million dollars worth of sneakers to kids in need across the country.
Patrick said in a statement: “There's no better feeling than seeing the kids' faces filled with excitement when they get a new pair of really cool sneakers. They’re surprised and so happy at the same time. I don’t know of a more genuine and fulfilling experience than I could imagine.
“As cliche as it sounds, the message I give the kids is, ‘If I can do it, anyone can do it.’ I am far from your typical success story. I got in some trouble growing up, didn’t go to college, and I'm basically self-taught.
“I think, especially these days, it's important for the kids to understand the message, ‘Work hard for your dreams and you too can live the American dream.’”
Patrick has donated sought-after sneakers to underprivileged kids in Tampa and Miami, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia and New York.
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He plans to visit more cities across the country to hit his total of $1million and will announce the next location soon.
Other celebrities in the past who have helped Patrick include Jon Gosselin, Celebrity Criminal Defense Attorney Duncan Levin, RHONJ friend Bo Dietl, Selling The Hamptons star Peggy Zabakolas, Spyder from Black Ink Crew and more stars.
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