Knowing that there are many, many people in desperate need of a coat, Dallas Mavericks guard J. J. Barea didn’t mind lending his name, time and money to the Raising Cane’s Winter Warmup campaign.
In partnership with Raising Cane’s, Barea and the Mavs are challenging fans to donate new and gently used coats, blankets and other winter items for families in need. The families who received the winter items are involved in mitigating circumstances, and Barea doesn’t mind lending a helping hand to the cause.
“The coat drive is something that my great teammate and good friend, (former Mavs guard) Wesley Matthews, used to do the last couple of years,” Barea said.