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ShareDalembert to Present $41,000 Check to American Red Cross
Philadelphia 76ers center Samuel Dalembert, will donate $20,000 to assist in the relief efforts for his hometown of Port-au-Prince, Gonaives and other impacted areas of Haiti following the destruction caused by Hurricane Jeanne. The NBA will match Dalembert’s donation and Sixers head coach Jim O’Brien will contribute $1,000 for a total of $41,000, which will be given to the Red Cross and earmarked to help those in need in Haiti.
The donated funds will support the overall Red Cross relief effort in Haiti by meeting the urgent, critical needs of the victims of this hurricane such as emergency food, water and supplies.
“The news speaks for itself (what is happening in Haiti), the money is helping everyone in need over there with food, water and other such items. I feel like it’s the right thing to do, “ said Dalembert.
“Samuel Dalembert has been selfless in aiding his homeland,” said Kathy Behrens, NBA Vice President of Community Relations. “Hopefully his efforts will bring a measure of relief during these trying times.”
According to recent reports, the storm is responsible for more than 1,300 deaths, 2,600 injuries and more than 300,000 damaged or destroyed homes.
“In Haiti, hundreds of volunteers and relief workers, including an American Red Cross delegate, have been mobilized to aid in this massive response,” said Douglas K. Allen, Director of the International Disaster Response Unit at the American Red Cross.
Dalembert, currently the only native Haitian player in the NBA, lived there until the age of 14. He has more than a passing interest in the war-torn country – his grandmother, Hypromene Charle, who still resides in his hometown of Port-au-Prince. He remains in constant contact with her and keeps a close eye on the happenings in his homeland.
During the 2003-04 season, the 6-foot-11, 250-pounder played in all 82 games averaging 8.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and a team-leading 2.30 blocks. He ranked among the league leaders in blocked shots per game (9th, 2.30) and total blocks (6th, 189).
After leaving Haiti, Dalembert lived with his parents in Montreal and attended Seton Hall University for two years before being drafted by the 76ers in the first round (26th overall pick) in the 2001 NBA Draft.
The donated funds will support the overall Red Cross relief effort in Haiti by meeting the urgent, critical needs of the victims of this hurricane such as emergency food, water and supplies.
“The news speaks for itself (what is happening in Haiti), the money is helping everyone in need over there with food, water and other such items. I feel like it’s the right thing to do, “ said Dalembert.
“Samuel Dalembert has been selfless in aiding his homeland,” said Kathy Behrens, NBA Vice President of Community Relations. “Hopefully his efforts will bring a measure of relief during these trying times.”
According to recent reports, the storm is responsible for more than 1,300 deaths, 2,600 injuries and more than 300,000 damaged or destroyed homes.
“In Haiti, hundreds of volunteers and relief workers, including an American Red Cross delegate, have been mobilized to aid in this massive response,” said Douglas K. Allen, Director of the International Disaster Response Unit at the American Red Cross.
Dalembert, currently the only native Haitian player in the NBA, lived there until the age of 14. He has more than a passing interest in the war-torn country – his grandmother, Hypromene Charle, who still resides in his hometown of Port-au-Prince. He remains in constant contact with her and keeps a close eye on the happenings in his homeland.
During the 2003-04 season, the 6-foot-11, 250-pounder played in all 82 games averaging 8.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and a team-leading 2.30 blocks. He ranked among the league leaders in blocked shots per game (9th, 2.30) and total blocks (6th, 189).
After leaving Haiti, Dalembert lived with his parents in Montreal and attended Seton Hall University for two years before being drafted by the 76ers in the first round (26th overall pick) in the 2001 NBA Draft.
