Take the popular Houston Astros shortstop, add adorable children and mix in a little paint and you get a heartwarming home run!
decorated the popular shortstop's cleats with bright colors and added messages like"MVP,""We love you" and"Thank you for all you do."Peña wore their works of art to last Friday's game at Minute Maid Park. The patients weren't able to attend but they enjoyed cheering for him from their hospital bedsides.
Peña wanted to give back to the community by doing something special for kids and he first announced Peña Pals back in May. "Everything begins with an idea and with the help of so many great people, we were able to turn that simple idea into reality!" he."The idea is to shine a light on students making healthy choices, showing growth in their character and progress in the classroom."
Since then, children from Houston-area schools and organizations have been invited to take part in Peña's Pals. He also hosted survivors of the Uvalde school shooting back in June.
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