Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata – also known as the Philly Specials of the Philadelphia Eagles football team – have provided countless gifts to every child in the Philadelphia public school system, including Star Wars mystery boxes. As part of its initiative, titled Operation Snowballthe Philly Specials distributed gifts to children throughout Philadelphia. In some cases, this has included three-star athletes personally visiting Philadelphia schools to hand out gifts.
Even for schools that weren't visited by Philadelphia Specials themselves, each student at the city's public and charter schools received their own gift. Among some of the gifts were winter hats, Wawa gift cards, plush toys and mystery boxes containing Star Wars toys. Jason Kelce and the other Philly Specials really brought the holiday season to kids all over Philly with this thoughtful effortand these adorable Star Wars toys are a wonderful example.
These really are the perfect Star Wars Christmas gifts
Each box contained its own character
Although the items varied between grades and schools, some of the gifts given to children throughout the Philadelphia school district were Star Wars mystery boxes, containing main characters from Star Wars movies and TV shows. Among the characters were Chewbacca, Princess Leia, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, stormtroopers and others. The initiative itself was incredibly thought out, but these gifts make the gesture even better.
In addition to including some Star Wars best characters, these mystery boxes were the perfect gift for Operation Snowball. Star Wars continues to be a franchise beloved by younger generations, which shows more recent how Star Wars: Skeleton Crew are increasing even more, and the mystery element of the boxes has made gifts fun for everyone. Although there were also other gifts distributed, these Star Wars Mystery boxes are really enchanting.
What is Operation Snowball?
This initiative ensures that every child in the Philadelphia school system receives a gift this holiday season
To celebrate the holiday season and ensure every child in the Philadelphia school system receives a gift this year, Kelce, Johnson and Mailata collaborated with the Philadelphia School District Fund to bring a gift to nearly 200,000 students across the city's school systemincluding public and charter schools. Along with the gifts were cards with a touching message for the children. The note said:
“Nothing celebrates the holidays like giving a gift to someone you care about. Countless Philadelphians and people around the world have chosen to support this initiative and make it possible to give this gift to you.
The spirit of our city is strong and that is a reflection of Philadelphians. We are tough, we are resilient and we look out for each other. You are the future of Philadelphia – our city, our spirit, and our community – and that is a legacy worth caring about!
We wish you a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year! Enjoy the moments spent and the memories made with the ones you love.”
The note signed with, “With brotherly love” a reference to Philadelphia's nickname, the City of Brotherly Love.
This initiative appears to be the first of its kind and could not be more exciting to see. With these gifts and these notes, Philadelphia Specials reminded Philadelphia students, their families, and countless others that family, community, and compassion are truly the focus of the holiday season. Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata's Operation Snowball was a brilliant and moving gesture, and the initiative's connection to Star Wars it just makes everything so much better.