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The Orlando Magic took advantage of the 2012 NBA Cares Season of Giving by teaming up with Chase and Operation Homefront to surprise a veteran and his family. During the December 23rd match-up versus the Jazz, Army Sergeant First Class Paul Hiltibidal, his wife Lindsey and their four children were given court-side seats and invited to be [...]
Just days away from Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season, the NBA Cares Season of Giving tips off today. Throughout November and December the NBA, NBA Development teams and players will host more than 375 charitable events. Many teams are hosting events in their communities this week to give families in need [...]
The NBA is teaming up with the Department of Defense for the Veterans Day weekend. They will honor service members and their families. Complete details are below. (Via the NBA) – New York, NY (November 8, 2012) – Continuing military appreciation efforts led by USA Basketball stars this summer, the NBA family is teaming up with [...]
The Indianapolis Pacers announced three unique promotions for the year today. For full details, please see below. (Via the Indiana Pacers) – Indianapolis, IN (October 3, 2012) – The Indiana Pacers have announced three separate unique promo night opportunities for fans to purchase tickets for games for the upcoming season. The Pacers will once again feature [...]
Player: Deron Williams Sport: Basketball, NBA Team: Utah Jazz, New Jersey Nets Website: Point of Hope Foundation Mission/Info (Via the Website): Point of Hope creates opportunities to help raise funds that can directly impact the lives of children in need. The foundation has supported cancer research, children with autism, different scholarship funds, single mother organizations, Boys & [...]
Player: C.J. Miles Sport: Basketball, NBA Team: Utah Jazz Website: C.J. Miles All Stars Foundation Mission/Info (Via the website): CJ Miles Allstars foundation was established in April 2007, but has always been an integral force in the community. As a kid Calvin Miles Sr, was inspired by his Pee Wee League baseball coach, Arthur MacIntosh, [...]
Player: Jamaal Tinsley Sport: Basketball, NBA Team: Indiana Pacers, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz Website: The Jamaal Tinsley Foundation Mission/Info (Via the Website): As a child raised in Brooklyn, New York Jamaal was faced an enormous amount of distractions the streets had to offer. Deviating from his plight as a youngster he knows a positive role model or [...]
Player: Kyle Korver Sport: Basketball, NBA Team: Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz, Chicago Bulls Website: The Kyle Korver Foundation Mission/Info (Via the website): The Kyle Korver Foundation began literally on the streets of Philadelphia working with city kids. Meeting with children in the projects north of center city, it became clear that bleak urban statistics are nameless faceless numbers [...]
Player: Kris Humphries Sport: Basketball, NBA Team: Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, New Jersey Nets Website: The Kris Humphries Foundation Mission/Info (Via the website): The Kris Humphries Foundation is a non-profit organization established to provide resources for, and assistance to community organizations that serve disadvantaged youth. Our focus and vision is in the areas of [...]
Player: Josh Howard Sport: Basketball, NBA Team: Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz Website: The Josh Howard Foundation Mission/Info (Via the website): The Josh Howard Foundation is dedicated to helping to improve the quality of life of economically challenged communities by utilizing programs and services that focus on academic improvement, community outreach, and athletic and fitness training.
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