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Saints owner Gayle Benson gives back to Mississippi Gulf Coast

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1 year ago

December 22, 2023

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2023-12-22 18:32:48

SUMMARY: Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, sent holiday gifts to help people in South Mississippi for Christmas. She donated clothing, blankets, and Visa gift cards to the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, and this act of generosity was greatly appreciated by the recipients. Diane Easley, CEO of Community Care Network/Sue’s Home, noted that the gifts made a real difference and helped to give people hope. Grant Segar, a Saints/Pelicans communications associate, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to do this for Ms. Benson, who has been blessed with so much and wants to give back.

In honor of the season of giving, Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson chose to extend her month of giving generosity to the Mississippi Gulf Coast this year

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-30 10:17:23

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www.youtube.com – WXXV 25 – 2025-04-30 08:06:33

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www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2025-04-30 06:48:11

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