After a stellar performance in the 114-95 win over the New York Knicks on April 2, 76ers guard/forward Andre Iguodala will write a check for $19,000 to assist in the on-going tornado relief efforts in his hometown of Springfield, Ill., helping overall donations for his effort to approach $35,000. On March 29, Iguodala announced that he would donate $500 per point, rebound and assist recorded in Sunday’s game against the Knicks at the Wachovia Center. He responded to the challenge by nearly posting his second-career triple-double with 20 points, a career-high tying 10 assists and eight rebounds.

Last week, Iguodala established the Andre Iguodala Disaster Relief Fund (AIDRF), which aims to raise money to assist tornado victims in Springfield, Ill., and more specifically, to aid approximately 250 displaced children from area schools within the Springfield District 186 community. The AIDRF worked in conjunction with One in a Million Inc., an area non-profit organization.

In addition to Iguodala’s efforts, the Sixers contributed by hosting two fundraising auctions, and donating backpacks filled with various school supplies to children in the affected area. The team hosted an in-arena auction at the Sixers-Knicks game that collected nearly $1,000 from fans to benefit the relief fund. The Sixers also have an online auction on Sixers.com which includes a game of H-O-R-S-E with Iguodala himself, which will conclude on Friday, April 7. The AIDRF also partnered with a number of local Springfield business during the weekend of April 1 to help raise additional funds for the effort.

On Sunday, March 12, Central Illinois was struck by two tornadoes that did millions of dollars in widespread damage. Thousands lost their electricity, their homes and their businesses. The damage assessment found that more than 60 homes were destroyed in six counties, including 40 in Sangamon County. The District 186 section of Springfield received over $300,000 worth of damage. Nearly 130 homes in those areas received major damage, meaning repairs are needed before residents can return to their homes. Another 940 homes received minor damage from the storms. In addition, 80 businesses suffered major damage and another 160 received minor damage.

To make a donation, make checks payable to:

The Andre Iguodala Disaster Relief Fund
c/o One In A Million Inc.
National City Bank
802 South 11th Street
Springfield, Ill. 62703

The Employer Identification Number for One in A Million Inc. (which is a 501(c)(3) Tax exempt entity) is 37-1354838.