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December 21, 2007
Helping hand, or PR stunt?: Teams buff their own image when they give, but does their motivation matter?
posted by tommytrump to business and law at 11:20 AM - 2 comments
Then there are some individual contributors that seldom buff their own image when they give: Warrick Dunn established the Warrick Dunn Foundation and the Homes for the Holidays program, which helps struggling single mothers purchase homes. The program buys homes through a down payment provided by Dunn, who also worked with area sponsors to furnish and outfit the homes. The program, as of 2004, has assisted roughly 45 single mothers and 120 children in Atlanta, Baton Rouge, and Tampa, Florida. Dunn's goal is help these mothers realize the dream that his mother was not able to give to him and his siblings, to own their own home. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Dunn challenged all NFL players, except for those who play for the New Orleans Saints, to donate at least $5,000 to the effort. Since forming his foundation, Dunn has received over $5,000,000 in contributions. Dunn also created a music production company in Atlanta, where he has signed several acts. His only major rule is that the music is not allowed to glorify violence. Thats one helping hand I would like to shake someday.
posted by irunfromclones at 01:12 PM on December 21, 2007
this is really very simple: if you were one of the people who was being helped by the teams or players in question, would you give a damn abou their motivation? i submit that you would not. give and be celebrated for it.