BaseballTurn 2 Foundation Hosts Annual Wrapping Event at Yankee Stadium by Jason Cordner December 7, 2016 Kids across the country will have Christmas presents under their trees thanks to legendary Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter and his foundation.High school students dressed in Christmas attire spread a little holiday cheer at Yankee Stadium yesterday. Students participated in the program as part of ‘Jeter’s Leaders,’ a group of students in the Turn 2 Foundation.They packed up over 1,000 backpacks full of Christmas gifts for younger kids who they help mentor.Turn 2 Foundation is a charitable organization founded by New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter in 1996. The Foundation was established to help children and teenagers avoid drug and alcohol addiction, and to reward those who show high academic achievement and adopt healthier lifestyles.Sharlee Jeter, Derek Jeter’s sister and President of the Turn 2 Foundation, congratulated the high school students for their year long work and dedication to the program. Sharlee even when on the say ” The kids that will receive these gifts, will have a very memorable Christmas thanks to you guys”.It was a surreal moment watching all the teens look like Santa’s little helpers. After assembling the gift bags, members of Jeter’s Leaders were treated to a pre-holiday party in Yankee Stadium’s Legends Suite.The gift bags consist of baseball cards, baseballs, toy trucks, stuffed bears and Yankee hats.The presents will be shipped to kids in New York City, Michigan and Florida just in time for Christmas. Post Views: 1,750The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsJason CordnerLatest posts by Jason Cordner (see all) The Mamba Brand? Kobe Bryant Was Reportedly Thinking Of Leaving Nike To Create Own Sneaker Company - January 4, 2021 Show Me The Money In Bitcoins: Panthers’ Russell Okung Becomes First NFL Player Paid In Bitcoins - January 3, 2021 Detroit Native, Hip Hop All-Star Big Sean Named Pistons Creative Director Of Innovation - December 28, 2020 These Are The Breaks: Breakdancing Set To Debut On The Olympic Stage In 2024 - December 12, 2020 Related TopicsChristmasDerek JeterNew York YankeesTurn 2 FoundationYankee Stadium Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.Newsletter SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Exclusive Interview: SNY Personality, Maria Marino, Shares Career Journey (VIDEO) by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on January 28, 2021 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020More in Baseball You Know I’m Right, Episode 87: Jay Horwitz Of The New York Mets (Audio/Video)On the 87th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... Longtime baseball reporter Pedro Gomez has died at 58ESPN Reporter Pedro Gomez passed away on February 7, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. Gomez... New York Sports Icons Honored at 41st Thurman Munson Awards Virtual EventOn Wednesday Feb. 2, 2021, the 41st annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner were held... Professional Baseball Legend Henry Aaron Has Passed AwayProfessional Baseball Player Henry Aaron Has Passed Away Henry Aaron, also commonly known as... Matt Holliday Signs One-Year Contract With Yankees WINNER$ – NFL WEEK 14