WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - NFL Star and Wilmington native Alex Highsmith will be presented a Key to the City during Azalea Festival week activities.
Highsmith is being honored with the key by the city of Wilmington for his work with the Wilmington community since being drafted.
He established the Alex Highsmith Family Foundation in 2020. The foundation focuses on “the advancement and enrichment of underserved youth, providing exciting opportunities for growth and connection, and fostering the awareness of youth health and wellness throughout Wilmington, Pittsburgh, and Charlotte,” says Highsmith Branding Group.
It has helped kids by providing them with youth football camps, back-to-school drives, winter coat giveaways, and academic scholarships.
The presentation will take place at the fourth annual ‘The Signature’ Kentucky Derby-style event on Friday, April 4 at Smoke on the Water.
Alex Highsmith was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020 as a third-round NFL Draft pick from the [University of North Carolina Charlotte](https://charlotte49ers.com/sports/football/roster/alex-highsmith/6179). He is in his fifth year as an NFL linebacker with the Steelers and signed a five-year contract with the team in 2023.
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