Cam Newton's Thanksgiving Jam serves hundreds of children

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton hosted his annual Thanksgiving Jam Monday to benefit hundreds of local children in need.

More than 800 children headed to The Fillmore at the AvidXchange Music Factory to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.

Each family also got to take home a full second Thanksgiving meal to prepare at home on the holiday thanks to Food Lion.

Newton, ever the entertainer, led the kids in a dance contest, the mannequin challenge and a game of musical chairs.

Newton's teammate, Kawann Short, also held Thanksgiving celebration Monday at Lineberger Orthodontics in Elizabeth to meet some special patients.

The Sacks for Smiles program offers free orthodontics to a child in need every time Short records a sack.

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