Felton Lends a Hand at Epic International Center

Since joining the Bobcats as the fifth overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft, guard Raymond Felton has always been one to dish out an assist in any whatever way he can.

It’s not just on the court where Felton has been to lend a helping hand. He has been involved in numerous events throughout the community in his two years in Charlotte.

Felton was back at it again on Monday at the Epic International Center, teaming with Feed the Children and Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute boxes of food and household goods as part of the Bobcats continuing 2006 Season of Giving.

“This is a great chance to give these people some things they might not be able to get for the holidays – food and some things for their house,” Felton said while helping hand out boxes. “It’s also a chance to get out here and see these people smile just because they’re getting the chance to interact with someone they might have seen on TV. I’ve had a lot of interaction with everyone out here, and just to see them smile makes you smile and makes you feel like you’re doing the right thing.”

Felton’s impact at the event, particularly on all of the children did not go unnoticed.

“I think getting to meet Raymond is a big deal for all of the kids especially, but the adults too,” said Second Harvest Food Bank’s Kay Carter. “You see all the Bobcats fans here, and they’re getting a box of food and a box of household goods as well as some great T-shirts the Bobcats brought. Hopefully all of those things will make the holiday a little bit brighter for them.”

Felton wasn’t alone in his effort to reach out and help the local community. His dad, Raymond, also came along to help in whatever way he could.

“Raymond’s dad has been carrying boxes for people for a while here today,” Carter said. “Obviously he instilled in Raymond a desire to help people and is out here setting an example still. I guess that’s where Raymond gets his good nature from and his desire to give back to the community.”

It is a desire Felton knows will continue in the days, weeks, months and years to come here in Charlotte.

“My mom and dad are a big part of this also,” Felton said. “These are things that we’ve always loved to do and will continue to do throughout my career – things like this within the community.”

Voskuhl Speaks to Group of Young Athletes
Felton wasn’t the only Bobcats player active in the community as of late.

Center Jake Voskuhl made an appearance at Springfield Middle School in Fort Mill, South Carolina on Friday and spoke to about 150 students involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes program.