The Philippines was devastated by Typhoon Haiyan weeks ago, and the damage is horrific to look at. Over 3 million people have been displaced with over 5,000 people confirmed dead. Despite all the devastation, the people of the Philippines have somehow remained positive and pictures have emerged of young kids playing basketball. It is one of the most powerful images taken since the storm hit and touched many players.
One of which was Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol. Gasol made a promise that he would donate $1,000 for every point he scored against the Golden State Warriors. He scored 24 points and has kept his word, donating $24,000 to relief efforts. His effort inspired his former coach Phil Jackson to join in. He offered $50 for every point and rebound Gasol had last night, which came out to an additional $1,700. As if that was not enough, Reddit.com also got involved and offered basketball fans to join in on Gasol’s effort. Through their effort, they were able to contribute $4,000 to Gasol’s effort. If you still would like to get involved in Pau Gasol’s partnership with UNICEF and help the victims, click here.
