Vince Wilfork and teammates have fun getting wrapped at holiday party

Each year, when the Patriots Charitable Foundation throws its holiday party at Gillette Stadium, the highlight of the event is the “Wrap-A-Pat,” which is a game the kids in attendance play.

Working in teams, the children raced to wrap a duo of Patriot players in Christmas wrapping paper, bows and all.

This year, one team had to wrap tight end Rob Gronkowski and wide receiver Deion Branch. The other team was faced with the challenge of nose tackle Vince Wilfork (pictured right courtesy of Herald photographer John Wilcox) and punter Zoltan Mesko.

It was quite amusing watching the kids - the Pats hosted 250 children in need from Salvation Army and community centers throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island - try and get the wrapping paper around the 300-plus pound Wilfork. It was also funny watching the kids stretch to reach the 6-6 Gronkowski, then stoop for the 5-9 Branch. Talk about an odd giftwap.

”This is crazy,” said Branch, as the paper covered his face. ”I can’t breath. But I’m having fun.”

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(bostonherald.com)