Teens' Determination Rewarded with Generous Gifts and Scholarships.
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Xavier Jones, a 14-year-old from North St. Louis who walked miles to his 8th grade graduation, was gifted a $5,000 electric bike and a $40,000 minivan during a celebrity basketball game. The gifts were arranged by hometown NFL star Terron Armstead, who was inspired by Xavier's determination to succeed in the face of adversity. Xavier, who is diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anemia and is cared for by his grandfather, also received a full ride scholarship to Harris Stowe State University.
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