Photos by Aaron J. Thornton
It’s no surprise that Tarance Wheeler’s annual All-Star Giveback event drew thousands of people to Eastern Market earlier this week. The man has been described as having “a heart of gold” and “always willing to pour back into the community.”
That’s exactly what he and dozens of his celebrity friends did when they gave out more than 3,000 turkeys and food baskets to Detroiters and Detroit-area residents just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday during his annual giveback event.
In the past, Wheeler has been joined by the likes of Multi-Platinum & Emmy winning Grammy Nominee Rapper Big Sean/Sean Anderson Foundation, Former NBA Players Derrick Coleman, Gary Payton, Willie Burton, Isiah Thomas, Rick Mahorn, Grant Long, Tim Hardaway, James “Budda” Edwards, Actor/Author Hill Harper, Former NFL Players Herman Moore, Lomas Brown, Rob Sims, Calvin Johnson, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Wayne County Sheriff Ray Washington, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, City Council President Mary Sheffield, and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. This year was no different.
See photos from this year’s event.
Tarence Wheeler (bottom left) joins together with Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and former NBA friends including Carlos Rogers, Derrick Coleman, Paul Davis, Tim McCormick, Pat Garrity, Tim Hardaway and more during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Derrick Coleman, Former NBA Player and Co-Founder of the Annual AllStar Giveback, along with Former NBA Player Tim Hardaway pose with volunteers from Detroit Medical Center during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Volunteers from Detroit Medical Center stuff canned goods into bags to hand out during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Volunteers from DTE prepare to hand out light bulbs during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Volunteers organize boxed good to hand out during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Tarence Wheeler (second fr left) joins together with Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist (center) and former NBA friends including Carlos Rogers, Derrick Coleman, Pat Garrity, Paul Davis and more during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Former NBA Player Carlos Rogers hands out a turkey during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
A general shot of cars lined up during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist (right) takes time to chat with an area resident during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Tarence Wheeler (left) takes a photo with Wayne County Michigan Sheriff Raphael Washington during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Tarence Wheeler (right) takes a photo with Bonnie who drove all the way from Alpena, Michigan during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Wayne County Michigan Sheriff Raphael Washington hands out a turkey during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
A general shot of a palette of frozen Thanksgiving turkeys are seen during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Former NFL Player Lomas Brown (left) takes a photo with an area resident during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
A general shot of volunteers and area residents during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Tarence Wheeler (far right) joins together with Michigan Lieutenant Governor and former NBA friends including Gary Payton, Tim Hardaway, Derrick Coleman, Mateen Cleaves and more during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
Former NBA Player Gary Payton (third fr left) poses with volunteers Ford Motor Co. during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
(Left to right) Tarence Wheeler, Former NFL Player Lomas Brown, and Former NBA Player Gary Payton join together for a photo during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
A young volunteer hands out boxed goods to area residents during the Annual AllStar Giveback: Thanksgiving Edition charity event at Eastern Market on November 27, 2024 in Detroit, MI. Tarence Wheeler, Founder and CEO of the Tarence Wheeler Foundation organized the event which gives away over 3,000 turkeys, canned and boxed goods, produce, and light bulbs to Metro Detroit residents before Thanksgiving each year (Photo by: Aaron J. Thornton).
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