Not everyone can say that Stefon Diggs taught them how to ride a bike without training wheels, but that was the case for one special little girl on Friday.
As is tradition, New England Patriots players and coaches wrapped up training camp practice and kept the cardio going, riding bicycles over to the tent where the Patriots Foundation hosts their guests.
Teaming up with Dellbrook | JKS Construction, the team was able to donate 43 bikes to local kids in foster care as a complete surprise. The Patriots Foundation worked with non-profit organizations like the Wonderfund of Massachusetts, Boys Fund, and HopeWell, who all work to provide services and opportunities to children and families involved with fostering.
"This is always fun," said Patriots tight end Hunter Henry after the giveaway.
"I loved riding my bike when I was young with my friends so to get these kids together is awesome."
Henry held a similar event for foster children in May at Gillette Stadium, with 50 kids receiving brand new bikes and getting to hang out with him, quarterback Drake Maye, and running back Antonio Gibson.
On Friday, the kids in attendance got to meet many more players than that, with much of the team coming over to help support the initiative, take photos, and sign autographs.
"Bikes bring people together, get you active, get you outside," said Henry.
"I think it's great to get kids outside and bring them all together."
