NFL Star: Wal-Mart Left Kids Out in the Cold

Andre JohnsonNFL superstar Andre Johnson claims his charity got stiffed by Wal-Mart -- it all involves water and ice. Yes, ice.

Johnson ordered 750 bicycles to be given to underprivileged kids at an event sponsored by the Andre Johnson Foundation -- in return for the purchase, Wal-Mart agreed to donate water and ice for the May 3 event.

But there was a problem with the order, so Johnson ended up buying fewer bikes than planned. Wal-Mart countered by not giving the water and ice as promised. That's cold.

Wal-Mart is trying to rectify the situation. They tell TMZ, "We are reaching out to the Andre Johnson Foundation as we speak to rectify the situation. It's disappointing that this happened."

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61. you rich to even think thiss way. I am from foregin. only place i can aford shop, is at wal mart. i take paycheck, get
many thngs for my family. why so bad with that. if could afford better, ii would. wal mart good to me and mi family.

Posted at 4:30PM on May 14th 2008 by bkto

62. Walmart is cheap. They don't donate locally to help anyone. It's unreal. That's why I will not shop there.

Posted at 4:30PM on May 14th 2008 by jamsie

63. I can't believe Walmart is SO GREEDY/Stingy. They happen to be doing ok in this messed up ecomony.
DANG - people are HEARTLESS these days. EVERYTHING is about a dollar - people won't even give a kid a drink of water for free these days. It's disgusting and I will make sure I pass on this information to other potential customers of Walmart.
As far as Walmart tyring to make up - it's too late.

Posted at 4:31PM on May 14th 2008 by tg

64. everyday matters! JC Penney, y'all!!!

Posted at 4:34PM on May 14th 2008 by Word!

65. TARGET BLOWS!!! I worked there, they treat their employees like crap, I saw the employees putting out returned
food items back on the shelves, after they carefully taped them up. BOYCOTT TARGET NOW!!!

Posted at 4:34PM on May 14th 2008 by tayom

66. Gotta love the big W. cheapest prices in town, easy to get in and out of. will always shop at the big W!!!

Posted at 4:36PM on May 14th 2008 by Salamander Two

67. Go to Target? and what give that FRENCH company my money, NOT ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:36PM on May 14th 2008 by not me

68. It's all Bush and Cheneys fault!!!!!!

Posted at 4:37PM on May 14th 2008 by kingcreole

69. Sam wasn't the saint he's portrayed to be. His kids are coke whores who only care about their spot on the Forbes list. If all of you losers who threaten to boycott these b!tche$ would actually DO it, there may be a difference. Since you all talk $h!t but never back it up, WallyMart will never change because they don't HAVE to.

Posted at 4:39PM on May 14th 2008 by another Target fan

70. I have hated Walmart ever since they had their annual meetings in my city 2 years ago. I met a few nice people who worked for that company, but 90% of the people were complete jerks who obviously did not get out in public often... a few had the nerve to tell me that I had to give them whatever they want because they work for Wal-mart!! People who work at Walmart long term always start believing everything Corporate tells them, Do you know they do a Walmart cheer and dance everyday? And if you decide not to do it, you will be fired... I have also not shopped at a Walmart for over 2 years... and yes, sometimes late at night it does suck when you need something and Target is closed. But I go with out than shop at Walmart.

Posted at 4:41PM on May 14th 2008 by Strange company culture....

71. Didn't it also say he ordered the bikes correctly but they were not correct when delivered?...so technically, Wal-Mart was the reason he did not purchase all the required bikes to begin with!

Posted at 4:42PM on May 14th 2008 by Abby

72. Hello, if I may have a minute of your time. I have a product called "carbon credits'. I am selling them for 1 dollar a piece.
You probably use about 40 a day. If you send me two twenty's, I will make sure that your carbon credits are immediately distributed. If you would like my address, please let me know. Thank you, I must go now, my lear jet is running.

Posted at 4:42PM on May 14th 2008 by algore

73. coke whores, did someone say coke whores??

Posted at 4:45PM on May 14th 2008 by mayor berry

74. That is HORRIBLE!!!

Posted at 4:47PM on May 14th 2008 by christy Ross

75. Come on Wal-Mart. That's messed up. Andre Johnson still paided for a good portion of the bike order despite you guys messing it up so you could at least provide him water and ice. Don't punish the kids for your mistake!

Posted at 8:24PM on May 14th 2008 by jordan

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