Chiefs WR Juju Smith-Schuster aiding families in need

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Some good juju was brought to Kansas City families Monday when the Juju Foundation held a pay-away-the-layaway event.

The event, hosted by Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster, helped families in the metro area by paying off nearly $10,000 in layaway balances for holiday gifts and needs. Smith-Schuster surprised families at a local Burlington store.

✨Bringing holiday cheer to Kansas City!@TeamJuJu and @JuJuFoundation surprised families at a Kansas City @Burlington and paid off nearly $10,000 in layaway balances for gifts and holiday essentials! 🎁 pic.twitter.com/gsvmyqVicB
— JuJu Foundation (@JuJuFoundation) December 13, 2022

This is Smith-Schuster’s first season in Kansas City after signing a one-year deal with the Chiefs this off-season. He’s caught 61 passes for 762 yards and three touchdowns this season.

Recap of our Kansas City pay-away-the-lay-away with @TeamJuJu! 🎁

We paid off nearly $10,000 in layaway balances for gifts and holiday essentials at @Burlington! 🎄 pic.twitter.com/eryj4bxQqN
— JuJu Foundation (@JuJuFoundation) December 14, 2022