TeamGraham’s Benefit for Little Smiles

Darren and Michel Sproles with Carlyne (who is due in February) and Brandon Graham. | HughE Dillon

On Monday, December 7, Zarwin Baum and Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Brandon Graham and his foundation, TeamGraham, hosted a toy drive at Vesper, benefiting Little Smiles, a volunteer-driven nonprofit helping children in local hospitals, hospices, shelters and other similar facilities. They give them toys, and electronics, event tickets, VIP outings and fulfill wishes to bring joy to their lives.

Many of Gramham’s teammates came out to make donations, plus meet fans who brought toy donations or make monetary gifts during the event. On Friday Brandon Graham, Stacey Kracher, and staff from Little Smiles and Zarwin Baum will take the toys they collected and distributed them to kids at CHOP and Shriners.

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TeamGraham benefits Little Smiles

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Darren Sproles and Michel Sproles with Carlyne (who is due in February) and Brandon Graham.

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Jennifer Chapple Ingram, director of public relations and strategic development for Brownstone PR, and Megan Smith, president of Brownstone PR .

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Julia Kaplan and Craig Kaplan, president of Hashtag Multimedia.

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From left: Brian Kelly, Matt Tomko, and Stephanie Tomko, all of Little Smiles.

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Ken Greenberg and Lynsie Solomon.

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Angel Crowder, Adrienne Walls, and Deneen Jackson.

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Rob and Gabby Licata.

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Autumn Ajirotutu and Seyi Ajirotutu, Eagles wide receiver.

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Gary DeVito, Zarwin Baum; and Ray Pennacchia, senior vice president at NovaCare Rehabilitation.

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Al DeGennaro and Marisa Griggin.

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Jamila Ryans and DeMeco Ryans are still creating Christmas traditions with their 20-month-old son DeMeco Ryans Jr.

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Connor Barwin picks out some favorite toys at the Toys for Tots event as DeMeco Ryans looks on.

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