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NBA Star Derrick Rose Donates $1 Million To After-School Program In Chicago

By goodblacknews on September 26, 2014

Derrick Rose, pictured at the Basketball World Cup earlier this month, says his donation will help kids reach their potential.
Derrick Rose, pictured at the Basketball World Cup earlier this month, says his donation will help kids reach their potential.

Nice move.
Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose has donated $1 million to a program for disadvantaged teens, the team announced this week.
After School Matters provides apprenticeships for Chicago students in the arts, communications, science, sports and technology.
“To have a strong community of people who believe in your potential can make all the difference in the world,” Rose, who hails from Chicago’s Engelwood neighborhood, said in a statement. “So many people have invested in me and I want to do the same for Chicago’s teens.”
The Chicago Tribune noted that Rose’s high school, Simeon Career Academy, participates in the program.
Rose’s previous charitable contributions include the Japanese tsunami relief effort.
The guard has missed most of the last few seasons with knee injuries. The Bulls begin training camp on Monday for the 2014-15 season.
article by Ron Dicker via huffingtonpost.com