Good News Notes: “Giannis Antetokounmpo and his girlfriend, Mariah Riddlesprigger, have welcomed a new son. The Milwaukee Bucks MVP tweeted a photo of their new baby at 3:33 p.m. Monday.” “The tweet says the couple named the boy Liam Charles Antetokounmpo. Giannis used a baby emoji to cover the newborn’s face.” View the whole story…
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Suns Award $1 Million to the Valley of the Sun YMCA
Good News Notes: “As part of the Phoenix Suns’ “Rise Together” giving campaign, the Suns announced today a $1 million donation to the Valley of the Sun YMCA that will create an endowment fund to support programs and activities for children and families in need. To commemorate the gift, the Suns commissioned the talented Tato Caraveo to…
Gamecock “Teddy Bear Toss” sees thousands of bears donated to charity
Good News Notes: “At halftime of the South Carolina-Duke women’s basketball game, fans participated in the Gamecock ‘Teddy Bear Toss.’” Fans were asked to bring stuffed teddy bears to throw on to the floor at Colonial Life Arena. Those bears would then be donated to local charities. Fans in attendance went above and beyond for…
Gorgui Dieng gives back with charity work in native Senegal
Good News Notes: “Gorgui Dieng is one of two Senegalese players in the NBA, but back home he might be better known for his philanthropic work.” “And Dieng isn’t wasting his privileged position. With the help of Minnesota-based global health nonprofit MATTER he set up the Gorgui Dieng Foundation” “The foundation provides aid to Senegal…
Hanesbrands Sock Drive Reaches 10 Years, 3 Million Donated Pairs
Good News Notes: “A modest goal of providing some comfort to homeless people — through new socks — in Hanesbrands Inc.’s backyard has mushroomed since 2009 into a national effort, with more than 3 million pairs donated to date.” “The apparel manufacturer, based in Winston-Salem, plans to donate more than 250,000 pairs nationally during December, along…
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan celebrates new Novant clinic
Good News Notes: “Michael Jordan teared up Thursday in Charlotte as he spoke about his $7.2 million donation for two Novant Health clinics — the latest local philanthropic gift from the Hornets owner and NBA legend.” “The Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Clinic on Freedom Drive, and a second facility expected to open on Statesville…
Memphis Grizzlies foundation to donate more than $600,000 in grants to mentoring and youth development programs across Mid-South
Good News Notes: “The Memphis Grizzlies Foundation today announced the donation of more than $600,000 in grants to organizations across the Mid-South that are focused on mentoring and youth development. “ “This year’s distribution of grants brings the total giving by the Grizzlies Foundation to Mid-South non-profit organizations to $53.1 million since 2001.” “Through the Grizzlies Foundation, MENTOR…
Bamba Makes Surprise Appearance at Local School to Celebrate Academic Excellence
Good News Notes: “On Friday, just a few days before joining his teammates for the start of training camp, the 21-year-old showed up at Pineloch Elementary School in Orlando and surprised students with a Papa John’s pizza party for their academic achievements.” “‘I take it (being a role model) very seriously,’ he said. ‘Part of…