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Related: About this forumKevin Durant donates $1 million to Red Cross for disaster relief
In a big time of need, Kevin Durant is once again coming through in the clutch for Oklahoma City.
Per the Red Cross, Durant has given a $1 million donation to the Oklahoma tornado disaster relief fund.I
Death numbers aren't certain but currently 24 people, including many children, lost their lives int he tornado that ravaged Moore, Oklahoma. An estimated 300 homes have been destroyed and early valuations have the damage totaling well into the billions of dollars.
http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-on-basketball/22278332/kevin-durant-donates-$1-million-to-red-cross-for-disaster-relief
Before this Durant was my favorite NBA player. Now he might be my favorite athelete period.
Renew Deal
(81,801 posts)1gobluedem
(6,664 posts)I hope some of his teammates will step up as well.
El Supremo
(20,365 posts)will donate to the relief (he's from Midwest City, OK) a whopping $1000 for every home run he hits (before the All-Star break). He's making $20 million this year. And he's hit only two homers so far this year.
El Supremo
(20,365 posts)"Dear Families of OKC,
On Monday, out of concern and emotion I committed $1,000.00 for every home run I hit until the All-Star Break. It was a quick and small gesture in advance of what I knew would be my greater contribution through your rebuilding process. I am keeping my pledge and in addition, donating $250,000.00. May God bless you through this and the many generous donations coming to your aid." -Matt Kemp #PrayforOklahoma"