Mattapan School Turkey Giveaway

BOSTON - November 19, 2007 -Adalius Thomas, All-Pro linebacker from the New England Patriots, helped begin the holiday season by giving thanks and sharing with the local community. Thomas donated 350 Thanksgiving turkeys to families of students attending the Mattahunt School in mattapan. While Thomas is having a significant impact on the playing field this year with the 10-0 New England Patriots, he is making an equally strong impact in the local community, with this being his third charitable event to benefit students in Boston, since arriving in Boston earlier this year. The donation of food was made possible by the Adalius Thomas Foundation, and presented in partnership with BELL and Hannaford Supermarkets.

Adalius Thomas"Thanksgiving is a time not only to be thankful for what you have, but to also share those blessings with others," said Thomas. "I'm very pleased to be working with BELL and Hannaford, who share my commitment to making a difference in the lives of children."

"Adalius has been such a tremendous partner to BELL and a great advocate for supporting the needs of children," said BELL Co-founder and CEO Earl Martin Phalen. "We're thankful for his partnership and his willingness to make a difference in the community."