The NBA and the NBA Players Association announced Thursday evening that they are making a $1 million donation to several organizations, including the Red Cross, The Salvation Army, New York Cares and Jersey Cares, to help people and communities devastated by Hurricane Sandy.
“Many homes and lives were devastated by Hurricane Sandy and our thoughts, abiding concerns and hopes are with all those affected,” said NBA Commissioner David Stern in a statement. “The NBA, the NBPA, our teams, and players are partnering with the Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations to support the relief efforts to help families and communities recover.”
“The immeasurable damage and heartbreaking impact of this latest natural disaster continues to shock all of us,” said NBPA Executive Director Billy Hunter in a statement. “The NBPA and its members will assist ongoing relief efforts by partnering with the Salvation Army along with other organizations as part of a long term commitment to help those in need.”
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