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September 08, 2005
The NBA shows its support to Katrina victims...: I saw the promos for this on TNT tonight, big props to anybody who helps out in what will likely be the most devastating natural disaster in American history.
posted by The_Black_Hand to basketball at 10:54 PM - 4 comments
I am so glad to see the NBA joining in on efforts for relief. It's also a great perk to see a game.
posted by tina at 11:21 AM on September 09, 2005
I attended a Bulls-Heat hurricane fundraiser right after Andrew; this was '92, so Jordan basically at the height of his powers. All the kids who got to go could have cared less for a couple of hours that they had no houses anymore- they got to see Jordan. The impact might not be huge (especially given the scale of the problem) but for those kids who do get to attend and see Shaq or Lebron it'll be something they carry with them through all the tough times.
posted by tieguy at 03:18 PM on September 09, 2005
Lots of sports and companies are doing this--MLS and US Soccer auctioned off player game jersey's from last weekend's matches, for instance, and FoxSoccerChannel is running frequent bottom of the screen messages urging donations to Red Cross and Salvation Army. All good.
posted by billsaysthis at 03:20 PM on September 09, 2005
For all those out there doing what they can to help....much love!