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Michigan CB Will Johnson to host holiday toy drive on Dec. 14 in Troy

Anthony Broomeby: Anthony Broome11/28/24anthonytbroome
Michigan Wolverines football cornerback Will Johnson is the program's all-time leader in career pick-sixes. (Photo by Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Michigan Wolverines football cornerback Will Johnson is the program's all-time leader in career pick-sixes. (Photo by Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Michigan Wolverines football junior cornerback Will Johnson will hold “The WJ Champions Circle Holiday Toy Drive” featuring the star and several of his teammates on Dec. 14 at the Somerset Collection in Troy, Michigan, according to a release from Champions Circle.

Champions Circle, an official NIL partner of the University of Michigan athletic department, will put on th event along with several football players, along with a second session in the afternoon headlined by student-athletes from the Olympic sports.

Last year’s event was led by former Michigan running back Blake Corum and members of the 2024 football team, drawing nearly 15,000 fans to the event who contributed over 25,000 toys. They were distributed to several organizations throughout the Detroit area and Haiti, via Mitch Albom’s SAY Detroit program.

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Johnson’s toy drive asks for new, unwrapped toys to donate with the proceeds going to the Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB) organization, as well as Best Buddies International and other local charities. The first 300 people in attendance will be able to join Johnson for a photograph, along with other players that will be in attendance.

“As a Michigan man, the support my team and I have received from the metro-Detroit community has been incredible” shares Johnson. “The Holiday Toy Drive is a reflection of Michigan Football’s deep appreciation for the community that has shown our team unwavering support over the years. We are excited to give back and make a difference in the lives of local children through Sound Mind Sound Body (SMSB), Best Buddies International, and others. A special thanks to the Somerset Collection and HAIL! Impact for their support; they will be joining us on site for the collection and distribution of the toys.”

Johnson and the Michgian football team will be featured from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the event before the Olympic sports athletes take over from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will take place in the North Grant Court of the Somerset Collection, located at 2800 W Big Beaver Rd in Troy, Michigan.

The event will take place in conjunction with the Hail! Impact group.

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