joel ward was there to celebrate. they're filling out their christmas lists. he's at the san jose target with a little friend -- a big friend. hi, matt. >> a big friend. bull's-eye the dog here at target. we're helping out everybody. we've got the kids and officers shopping at the checkout line. this is the moment they've been waiting for all year long. shop with a cop. 70 kids from the school were told from the leaders in the readers campaign. they were chosen after dealing through a traumatic event like loss of a parent or other strategy. each gets to shop for a gift for their families and themselves. >> we do have a list and it's very structured. >> what do you like? necklaces? bracelets? >> that's kind of the biggest joy for me. giving back. >> slime. >> this is so awesome. i can't believe it. >> i guarantee, if you ask any officer here, they would not want to be somewhere else right now. >> this is all done to humanize the people behind the badge and create a relationship between the police and the kids and so many people are helping out. we've got los ga

leg ace a ward in brooklyn new last season the 30 year-old began protesting racial in equality by kneeling during national anthem that started a wave of protest as monk nfl players. sixers joel embiid was at the ceremony as well and says kaepernick deserves the honor. >> what he has did and what he has been i think has been greatest specially with is what going on in this country but i see what is happening, i see the news all the time and use his power. >> embiid schwartz rising star way but houston astros star jose altuve. it looks like joe joe can put him in his pocket. he is 7 feet two. alt uv e who won sports person have the year 5 feet 6 inches. >> that is what i would look like standing next to joel embiid. >> it goes to show you can be any size an an amazing athlete in the professional world but mvp had an incredible year. >> joel embiid too. >> speaking of incredible year kaepernick on the times person of the year announce today. >> yes, he won that from gq as well. >> appreciate it. >>> coming up next half an hour we will tell you names on the best place toss work in 2018 list. jan? >> reporter: protests break out in the middle east as president trump prepares to r