Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy opened his arms to the next generation of players on Saturday, staging a free football camp that drew roughly 400 children from across the Kansas City metro area.
The gathering, organized through Worthy’s Worthy 1’s Foundation, took place on the fields of Southeast High School, where the air was filled with the sounds of sneakers on turf, laughter from bouncy houses, and the aroma of food trucks serving snacks to families.
Worthy, celebrated for his blistering speed and upbeat demeanor, took time to speak with each participant about the importance of leadership, teamwork and giving back, hoping the experience would spark lasting confidence both on and off the field.
His mother, Nicky Jones, watched proudly from the sidelines, noting how the camp offered a rare opportunity for families in the inner‑city to enjoy a safe, celebratory environment while seeing her son’s positive influence on the youth.
Local coaches from Southeast High School volunteered their time, helping to run drills and supervise activities, a gesture that Worthy acknowledged by presenting the school with a $2,000 check as a token of appreciation.
A Lasting Commitment to Community
Beyond this single event, Worthy’s foundation continues to focus on empowering single mothers and children, reinforcing a mission that ties his personal heritage — his grandmother hails from Kansas City — to a broader commitment to the city’s future.