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Denver Broncos Zach Allen partners with Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver for kids shopping spree

By Jennifer McRae

Updated on: December 3, 2025 / 4:34 PM MST / CBS Colorado

Denver Broncos Zach Allen partners with Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver for shopping spree

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver to take some of the children on a holiday shopping spree. Allen hit the JCPenney's at the Park Meadows Mall with the kids on Tuesday.

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen teamed up with some kids from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver for a holiday shopping spree. CBS

Each child from the Altura Boys & Girls Club in Aurora received a $200 gift card to choose presents for themselves and loved ones.

What the kids didn't know is that they would be shopping alongside Allen as he joined them for the evening. It was a special surprise that enhanced the festive spirit of the shopping excursion.

Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen took some kids on a shopping spree as part of a partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. CBS

"It makes you really grateful and thankful for the position you're in and blessed. So, hopefully we inspire some kids and maybe we make a couple more NFL players today!" said Allen.

Kids with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver were surprised with a shopping spree alongside Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen. CBS

In his first season with the Broncos in 2023, Allen set a then-career high with 60 tackles (27 solo) along with five sacks (44.5 yds.), one pass defensed and one forced fumble in 17 starts, according to the team.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.