The school said they have not officially received the gift yet but are coordinating with him in the following days. ATLANTA — Spelman College is keeping its eyes out for a $1 million donation from former NBA player, now sports commentator Charles Barkley. The college said they’ve not received the donation yet, but are working with Barkley…
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Shaq Continues Run Of Sweet Gestures After Paying Restaurant Bill By Donating Money Toward Shooting Victims’ Families
Another act of kindness. Shaquille O’Neal may be best known for his skills on the basketball court or his stances on pop culture, but he’s also low-key known for his incredible generosity. He has been caught in the act of helping fellow shoppers pay for their purchases or dropping huge tips at restaurants — even recently paying for…
Raptors’ Pascal Siakam Donates $25K and Sneakers to Toronto’s Kickback Charity
Pascal Siakam’s foundation made a donation to local charity Kickback, which supports underserved youth globally through the concept of sneakers. Pascal Siakam is giving back to the city by way of sneakers. The Raptors forward’s non-profit organization, The PS43 Foundation, has partnered with Toronto’s sneaker-based charity, Kickback, to provide funds to support future initiatives in 2022. The donation includes $25,000, as well as 30…
Phoenix Suns Charities Donates Millions to Children and Families in Arizona’s Underserved Communities
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Professional sports teams are inherently community assets. As stewards of these organizations, our players, coaches, employees, and owners are duty-bound to provide assistance and support to communities in which we live – particularly those traditionally marginalized and underserved. Our track record in providing this support speaks for itself,” said Phoenix Suns President…
James Harden Helps Paint NYC Playground, Offers Inspiring Words To Kids
James Harden gave a group of NYC kids a day they’ll never forget Monday … showing up to a Harlem playground to help them paint. Source: James Harden Helps Paint NYC Playground, Offers Inspiring Words To Kids
Kevin Durant Returns To Seattle As Part Of His Charity’s New Basketball Court Initiative
Source: Forbes / Erik Matuszewski Kevin Durant has special ties to Seattle, as it was the city in which he started his National Basketball Association career in 2007 at the age of 19. Durant, the NBA’s 2013-14 Most Valuable Player, only played one season with the SuperSonics before the team relocated to Oklahoma City. But Durant,…
Phoenix Suns Charities Announces Anthony Bates Foundation as the 2016 “Charity Challenge” Winner
Valley non-profit, Anthony Bates Foundation, has been named the 2016 Phoenix Suns Charities’ “Charity Challenge” winner, after being selected during an on-court drawing at tonight’s Suns-Miami Heat game. As the winner, the Anthony Bates Foundation will receive a $25,000 grant from Phoenix Suns Charities. Video from tonight’s presentation can be downloaded via the following link:…