Displaying 30+ Stories
Allow Ads
Faithwire

Tim Tebow Donates Shoes - Including His Own - to Needy at Phoenix Homeless Shelter

11-14-2020

Former NFL quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow donated shoes — including the pair on his feet — to those in need during a recent visit to a homeless shelter in Phoenix.

Tebow stopped by St. Vincent de Paul in late October, according to KNXV-TV, bringing with him 50 pairs of new shoes for those staying at the facility. But when he was leaving, the football player noticed there were more guests than shoes. So on his way out, Tebow took off the pair he had on and handed them to a person in need.

“If you ask me, or many of our guests, Tim has gone from professional athlete to superhero in just a few years,” St. Vincent de Paul CEO Steve Zabilski told the local news station. “His actions off the field are as impressive as any last-minute touchdown pass or game-winning home run.”

“I think we all can agree on that,” he added.

The Rev. Franklin Graham, president of the charity Samaritan’s Purse and the son of the late Rev. Billy Graham, described Tebow as “a Good Samaritan for sure.”

Before leaving the homeless shelter, Tebow took down a list of every guest who didn’t receive a new pair of shoes while he was there. Later that day, the Christian athlete sent each of them a pair of shoes.

STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE FREE CBN NEWS APP 
Click Here Get the App with Special Alerts on Breaking News and Top Stories

What is faith and what does the Bible say about faith? Click here for answers.

Need prayer? We’re available 24/7. Call (800) 700-7000 or request prayer.

Learn why Truth Matters at CBN News.
CBN Partners provide hope to those who are suffering! You can help bring hope today!
Bring Hope

Did you know?

God is everywhere—even in the news. That’s why we view every news story through the lens of faith. We are committed to delivering quality independent Christian journalism you can trust. But it takes a lot of hard work, time, and money to do what we do. Help us continue to be a voice for truth in the media by supporting CBN News for as little as $1.