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DURHAM D

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Wed Jun 6, 2018, 11:24 PM Jun 2018

Kevin Durant surprises Bay Area students with paid tuition for their first year of college





Remember this from five years ago - Kevin Durant to donate $1 million

Durant has been in Oklahoma City for five years now, ever since the Seattle SuperSonics moved there in 2008. He's become a fixture in the community, in addition to establishing himself as one of the very best players in the NBA. He said he was hoping to return home Wednesday to try and lift the spirits of an area reeling from the deaths of some two dozen people, including children.

"Just to get to the hospital, see some kids," Durant said. "Something. Just something to give some hope. Playing for the Thunder, we mean so much to the state. So many people support us and I just want to go back and support those people."

The American Red Cross said the gift from Durant's foundation is meant to match other donations and be an incentive for more people to give. The Thunder also announced a $1 million donation, as did the NBA and players' union.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/9298284/kevin-durant-oklahoma-city-thunder-donate-1-million-tornado-relief

He has also donated $10 Million dollars to his hometown schools in DC.

Mama Durant (a single mother) did great !
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Kevin Durant surprises Bay Area students with paid tuition for their first year of college (Original Post) DURHAM D Jun 2018 OP
What a good man! redwitch Jun 2018 #1
He scored 43 points in tonight's Warriors win as well. jalan48 Jun 2018 #2
Meanwhile, the dipshit in the WH is trying to learn the words to the National Anthem LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jun 2018 #3
A truly good human being demosincebirth Jun 2018 #4
This is what a hero looks like. calimary Jun 2018 #5
Gives one hope! Thekaspervote Jun 2018 #6
3. Meanwhile, the dipshit in the WH is trying to learn the words to the National Anthem
Wed Jun 6, 2018, 11:38 PM
Jun 2018


The generosity of successful athletes, musicians and actors never ceases to amaze me. It's not just the money, either; I'm impressed how much they give of themselves visiting schools, hospitals and other places where their mere presence is an inspiration to those they meet.

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