Thank you @Millerlite40 for donating this vehicle to us & signing autographs today. #givingback pic.twitter.com/EVb8ZdZnzU — DeSoto Police Dept (@DeSotoPD) July 8, 2016

DeSoto alum Von Miller, a star defensive end for the Denver Broncos and the Super Bowl 50 MVP, is donating a 2016 Ford Explorer Interceptor to the DeSoto Police Department and funding a scholarship for the DeSoto Fire Department.

Miller will make the donations at noon Friday in the parking lot at the DeSoto Police Department, according to a news release. Miller, a former Texas A&M star, is donating $25,000 for scholarships to the DeSoto Fire Training Center. According to the release, a $25,000.00 scholarship will be awarded each year for 10 years to individuals who choose to attend the training center.

The complete news release:

DeSoto High School graduate and Super Bowl 50 MVP Von Miller is returning to his hometown to formally show his appreciation for the DeSoto Police and Fire Departments who work tirelessly to keep the area safe. As a token of his appreciation, Von has purchased and donated a 2016 Ford Explorer Interceptor for the DeSoto Police Department which is customized and "wrapped" to display special graphics specific to the DeSoto PD. Additionally, he donated $25,000.00 to DeSoto Fire Rescue, and that money will be used to provide scholarships for those who wish to attend the DeSoto Fire Academy (DFA). A $25,000.00 scholarship will be awarded each year for 10 years to deserving individuals who choose to attend the FDA.

On Friday, July 8, Von Miller will formally present the vehicle and scholarship funds to the Police and Fire Departments at 12:00pm in the front parking lot of DeSoto PD. The mayor, city council members, city administration, and members of the Police and Fire Departments will be in attendance. Members of the media are also invited and encouraged to attend.

Date: Friday, July 8

Time: 12:00pm CDT

Where: DeSoto Police Department

714 E. Beltline Road

DeSoto, TX 75115

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