DION DAWKINS & WEST HERR TEAM UP FOR THE SHNOWMAN EXPRESS – BRINGINGHOLIDAY GIFTS, CHILDREN’S BOOKS AND TREATS TO CHILDREN IN NEED ACROSS WNY!
What:
On Tuesday afternoon (12/10), Dion Dawkins will be traveling across WNY in his “sleigh” of specially “wrapped” West Herr Chevy Suburbans, delivering holiday gifts, treats, and copies of teammate Ja'marcus Ingram’s newly release children’s book (The Lil' Player That Could) to children and families in need at multiple locations, and you are invited to follow him along!
The West Herr Automotive Group and Dion’s Dreamers Foundation are combining to provide the holiday gifts, cookies, hot cocoa, and copies of The Lil' Player That Could to over 500 children at 4 different locations throughout the afternoon. The locations (3 listed below) were specifically selected because they service families in WNY who are in some of our most vulnerable communities. At each stop, Dion will greet the families, meet the children, and play “Santa Claus” - spreading holiday cheer and handing out gifts to all.
Dion and selected families will be available for media interviews at each of the stops listed below, and there will be many great stories and fun holiday-filled visuals all along the way. You are welcome to visit to any one of the stops listed or follow along for multiple stops if you wish.
Where & When:
2:00pm - Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (Event Room) 2365 Main Street, Buffalo NY 14214
3:15pm - Westminster Charter School (Library) 24 Westminster Avenue, Buffalo NY 14215
4:30pm - Depew Boys & Girls Club (Gymnasium) 60 Preston Street, Depew NY 14043
Who:
Dion Dawkins, NFL Star, Dion’s Dreamers & Team West Herr Bethanne Hollis, Vice President of Variable Operations, West Herr Automotive Group Children excited to meet the Shnowman in person and receive gifts!
Why:
Dion Dawkins, and his foundation, Dion’s Dreamers, as well as the West Herr Automotive Group, believe in giving back to the community and providing support to all of Western New York, but especially to those in the most vulnerable communities. Dion and West Herr will be bringing excitement and holiday cheer to those who really need it and want to make sure it is a happy holiday season filled with joy, hope and inspiration for all in the 716!
About Dion’s Dreamers:
Dion’s Dreamers is the official foundation of NFL Buffalo Bills star Dion Dawkins. It was founded with the goal of providing mentorship and support to young men and women in underserved communities, as well as those in a place of mental, financial or physical hardship. Dion’s Dreamers also aims to advocate for vulnerable populations by increasing awareness of the environmental issues that directly affect their communities.
About the West Herr Automotive Group:
West Herr was founded in 1950 and since then has sold over 1,300,000 vehicles with 40 dealerships, 9 collision centers, 3 auto glass repair centers in Erie, Niagara, Monroe, Ontario and Onondaga counties, representing 27 franchises and over 3,200 employees. West Herr has received Buffalo’s Business First “Best Places to Work in WNY,” Rochester Democrat & Chronicle “Top Work Places” and also has been honored by the Better Business Bureau. The West Herr Automotive Group is dedicated to absolute excellence in customer service provided by honest, responsible, and respectful people. West Herr supports individual pride, company spirit, and community involvement.