Dodgers News: Justin Turner Providing For Los Angeles Community

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Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Fresh off a weeklong vacation Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner loaded a van and donned a Santa hat to distribute gifts at Mattel Children’s Hospital on the UCLA campus. He has regularly provided for those in need, particularly during the holidays.

To continue with his generosity, Turner distributed 2,000 bikes and thousands of toys to children in the Los Angeles area on Saturday, through the Justin Turner Foundation and in partnership with The Los Angeles Dream Center.

Turner and The Dream Center have partnered to give back to the community on several occasions during recent years. The Southern California native was on hand and an active participant at Clayton Kershaw’s Back to School Bash in July.

In January, Turner and The Dream Center are collaborating for the second annual Justin Turner Golf Classic. Proceeds from the event will support children and families that have been affected by cancer or blood disorders, and the L.A. Dream Center and their Veterans program.

Turner’s community initiatives figure to remain in staple in the Los Angeles for the foreseeable future as he reportedly agreed to a four-year contract with the Dodgers.

For more information on the Justin Turner Foundation, click here. The charity can be followed on Instagram and Twitter.

Information on the Los Angeles Dream Center and its programs and services can be found here.

Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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