Eagles Player Jihaad Campbell Brings Joy to Camden Youth at Ronald McDonald House

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Philadelphia Eagles rookie linebacker Jihaad Campbell and Swoop, the team's mascot, visited the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey on Tuesday night, bringing joy and cheer to children facing long-term medical care and their families. The evening featured a breakfast for dinner buffet, photo opportunities, autographs, and a game of bingo. For Campbell, a South Jersey native, seeing the smiles of the children made the night especially rewarding. The visit was a much-needed distraction for some families, including Kailitza Carrasquillo and her mom Pattyann, who have been frequent visitors to the Ronald McDonald House since 2018.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jihaad Campbell, a South Jersey native and Philadelphia Eagles rookie linebacker, visited the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey on Tuesday night to bring joy to children facing long-term medical care and their families.
  • The visit included a breakfast for dinner buffet, photo opportunities, autographs, and a game of bingo.
  • Campbell emphasized the importance of battling adversity and overcoming challenges, stating that leaving a lasting impact on someone is especially rewarding.
  • The visit was a much-needed distraction for families, including Kailitza Carrasquillo and her mom Pattyann, who have been frequent visitors to the Ronald McDonald House since 2018.
  • Tracey Sharpe, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey, highlighted the significance of Campbell's visit, stating that it's truly special to have a hometown guy take care of the children and families in their home.

Statistics:

  • Since 2018, Kailitza Carrasquillo and her mom Pattyann have been in and out of the Ronald McDonald House for treatment.
  • The Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey provides support to children and families facing long-term medical care.

Sources:

https://www.kywm.com/camden-team-visits-rh-nj-1023

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