‘“It means a lot [to give back to the community],” said Johnson. “I’ve been a part of a lot of different organizations and to actually get involved in the community from the position that we hold, is really hands on with the fans and the city and the community of Buffalo – for them to be receiving gifts and turkeys, it takes a lot of pressure off the parents to have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. I brought my son because I really do want him to get involved in giving back and I believe it starts at a young age. When I was a kid, my mother used to have me go to the nursing home once a month and hand out teddy bears, and I started at that age so I’m going to get him started early too.”’