Baltimore Orioles’ Adam Jones bats for the community - MLB News
Baltimore Orioles’ centre fielder Adam Jones took two families to a local Target Store for holiday shopping. The two families were selected through the Orioles’ Reach Program in partnership with the Baltimore City Schools.
A limousine picked the families who were taken to the store located in Pikesville, Maryland. They were also provided with Orioles’ game tickets and memorabilia. Both families compromised of several children that are being raised by single mothers.
Adam Jones was quite clear at the importance of such acts. He was glad to be able to help those in need and the experience for him was far better than just writing a check and getting a tax break.
"It's so easy to write a check," Jones said. "You write a check, you put it to charity, you get a tax break off it and you're done. I'm not getting a tax break for this and I don't care. To me, it's not about that. It's about being able to help and assist,
lend a hand to some good families going through some tough times right now."
The 27-year-old recently got an extension on his agreement with the Baltimore ball club worth $85.5 million. Jones has always shown his interest in the local community and has been willing to put in his share towards its betterment. He said that it was only
a small token of appreciation for the people of city that has been kind to him.
Adam was aware of the issues that are faced by the people of Baltimore in times where economy is struggling and along with it, the people as well. "I know what's going on in the city, especially because I've been here, and the economy," he said.
He did not consider his charitable work as a duty but instead a responsibility to the community. "I don't think it's my duty to do it, but I think it's my responsibility to help out families in the city," Jones said.
It is indeed a great deed by the Orioles’ centre fielder and one that must be applauded. If all his fellow athletes can follow this example, a lot of good work can be done by the sports personalities for the communities who give them so much.
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