Mizzou star receiver Luther Burden gives back with football camp at childhood Boys & Girls

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"I'm excited to be here and be a part of these kid's lives and give them some knowledge. I know I was in their shoes in this position at one time, so it's just a blessing to be here."

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One of the driving forces for Burden's desire to give back was his relationship with the late Demetrious Johnson, who died in December. Johnson, a former Missouri Tiger and St. Louis native, used his charity to give back to his hometown, and he's inspired Burden to do the same.

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Burden, the newest Imo's Pizza spokesman, hosted about 50 kids for his camp that included "Touchdown Luther" t-shirts and lunch provided, of course, by Imo's.

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St. Louis isn't short on homegrown sports stars, but those stars also have a knack for using their platforms to give back to their hometown.

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