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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsKevin Durant surprises Bay Area students with paid tuition for their first year of college
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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.
"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
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Meanwhile, the dipshit in the WH is trying to learn the words to the National Anthem
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Jun 2018
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redwitch
(14,944 posts)1. What a good man!
The world needs more like him!
jalan48
(13,871 posts)2. He scored 43 points in tonight's Warriors win as well.
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
(12,586 posts)3. Meanwhile, the dipshit in the WH is trying to learn the words to the National Anthem
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.
demosincebirth
(12,540 posts)4. A truly good human being
calimary
(81,323 posts)5. This is what a hero looks like.
Thekaspervote
(32,778 posts)6. Gives one hope!