Capitals forward Devante Smith-Pelly spent the day in DC helping distribute winter coats with the Children’s Charities Foundation’s Coats for Kids program.
DSP visited students ranging from pre-k to fifth grade at two elementary schools, Aiton Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School, where he helped the kids pick out their new winter coats.
He was welcomed to Aiton Elementary with a familiar chant, as the kids went wild for “D-S-P!”
.@smithpelly23 arrives at Aiton Elementary School where today he'll be hosting a Coats for Kids event! D-S-P Chants, of course for #25.#ALLCAPS #CapsCare pic.twitter.com/OYyurvH2lo
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 20, 2018
Over 4,000 coats were given out to kids in need.
I'm being a stalker this morning 😊😍🤗 as @smithpelly23 is visiting our school to give out coats to the kids for Christmas🎄🎁🤗. Thanks @Capitals #AllCaps pic.twitter.com/vgJzVWB1gA
— TMOORE (@seaoflove911) December 20, 2018
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You can find more information about the program on their website and learn about ways to help more kids stay warm this holiday season.
Photo credit: @Capitals
