Arnold Schwarzenegger helped spread some holiday cheer this time of year at one of Los Angeles’ biggest toy giveaways.
Thousands of toys were handed out at the Hollenbeck Youth Center as part of the Boyle Heights neighborhood’s 42nd annual Miracle On First Street event.
The Terminator actor is among those who make it a priority to donate time and gifts to needy children at the youth center during the Christmas and Hanukkah seasons.
In a video posted to his TikTok and Instagram pages, the former California governor explained how he was inspired to give back this holiday season after folks at Gold’s Gym graciously invited him to their holiday party while he was sporting a new project started. He was an immigrant living in the United States.
“When I came to this country, my friends from Gold’s Gym had a wonderful Christmas for me and invited me to their house. It was fantastic. “They gave me Christmas presents and they had a beautiful Christmas tree, and I felt so included here in America, even though I was a foreigner and had just come to this country,” he recalled of the fond memory.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, 76, helped spread holiday cheer when he donated his time and an assortment of gifts to children in need at the Hollenbeck Youth Center on Saturday.
The Terminator star explained in a new video how he was inspired to give back this holiday season after experiencing a similar situation as a new immigrant to the US
Schwarzenegger wants others to feel included, just as he did when he first came to the United States
“I will never forget that kind of friendliness, kindness and inclusiveness and that’s why I wanted to do the same when I had the money,” he added.
“This is why I’ve been going to the youth center for thirty years to give gifts and donate the gifts,” the “Kindergarten Cop” star shared.
“It makes me feel good to be able to pass that kindness forward and inspire other people to do the same.”
Amid all the excitement and joy of giving and receiving, Schwarzenegger was spotted chatting with legendary boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard, who also attended the charity event.
The actor-politician had a big, beaming smile on his face as he walked around the room to help hand out the gifts.
The Hollenbeck Youth Center and the Inner-City Games Los Angeles aim to “create opportunities for inner-city youth to participate in athletic, educational, cultural and community enrichment programs by building the confidence and self-esteem of today’s youth for a better future.” be strengthened.” According to the Non-profit organization website.
The festive event also included plenty of entertainment, snowmen, music and fun activities – not to mention appearances by Minnie Mouse and other classic Disney and superhero characters.
Last Christmas, nearly 10,000 toys were distributed during the annual Miracle On 1st Street event. Boyle Heights defeated.
The former California governor has donated his time and gifts to the children of the Hollenbeck Youth Center for more than three decades
The legendary world boxing champion Sugar Ray Leonard (67) was also there to hand out gifts
Attendees were greeted by personalities such as Minnie Mouse and other famous characters
The legendary Hollywood action hero personally handed out thousands of gifts
The Terminator star gave away things like toys, bikes and sports equipment
“I love giving back and seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces when they get their presents,” Schwarzenegger wrote on Instagram
The former bodybuilding icon brought all kinds of gifts to the youth center
The Austrian-born man finally immigrated to the US in October 1968 at the age of 21 and spoke very little English
It was Miracle On 1st Street’s 42nd Annual Los Angeles Toy Giveaway
Schwarzenegger also makes a point of handing out turkeys and greeting children and youth center residents during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Priscilla Hernandez, the center’s administrative director, told Boyle Heights Beat that families are still suffering from the economic fallout from the pandemic and that it’s more important than ever to distribute Thanksgiving supplies to those in need.
“I love giving back and seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces when they get their presents,” Schwarzenegger revealed in the caption of his video post.
Schwarzenegger, who had dreamed of moving to the United States since the age of ten and saw bodybuilding as his opportunity, realized his dream by moving from his native Austria to the United States in October 1968 at the age of 21, when he still talked. very little English. talked.
Source: Daily Mail
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