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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has pledged to donate his earnings from Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta to several Philadelphia homeless shelters, which means $ 100,000 will go to the various organizations.
“So many have fallen in such hard times during the pandemic,” Embiid said in a statement released by the team announcing its donation. “I thought it was important to provide more support to people and families struggling with homelessness and food insecurity. I’m continually grateful for all the support that Philadelphia and the fans have given me not just around All- Star, but from all my years in the league. I will continue to help in whatever way I can. “
Embiid, who plays on the Durant team in what will be his fourth All-Star appearance, makes a donation to Project HOME, Sunday Breakfast Mission and Youth Service Inc. Your donation will provide 15,000 meals; 4,000 essentials; care and treatment for 1,000 homeless people receiving COVID-19 vaccines; support for more than 30 previously homeless families; funding for a six-week summer camp for more than 50 homeless and at-risk youth; and shelter and essential needs for more than 300 teens who are homeless or home insecure.
Embiid, who will start on Sunday, is in the midst of the best season of his career, averaging 30.2 points, 11.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He won 40 points and 19 rebounds Tuesday against the Utah Jazz league leader in overtime.
Philadelphia finished the first half of the season with the best record in the Eastern Conference, a half-better game than the Brooklyn Nets.