SEATTLE, WA (August 18, 2015) — Seattle-area NBA players will join humanitarian organization World Vision to distribute school supplies to students in Seattle and Tacoma neighborhoods at three giveaway events in the coming weeks.
“The cost of school supplies can be a real burden to families as the start of the school year nears,” said Reed Slattery, manager of World Vision’s Pacific Northwest Teacher Resource Center in Fife, Wash. “These events are a way that World Vision can help students in our own community start the year off well.”
To schedule interviews with the players or World Vision staff, please contact Amy Parodi or Reed Slattery at 1.253.347.2502.
Back to School Backpack Giveaway & Community BBQ in the Central District
WHO:
- Will Conroy attended Garfield High School before going on to play for the University of Washington and the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is now an assistant basketball coach at the University of Washington.
- Tony Wroten, currently playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, attended Garfield High School before going on to play for the University of Washington.
- Brandon Roy attended Garfield High School before playing for the University of Washington. He played most of his career with the Portland Trailblazers and was named NBA Rookie of the Year following the 2006-2007 season. He retired after the 2012-2013 season after playing for one season with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
WHAT: Will help distribute 700 backpacks full of school supplies and 100 family food kits to families in preparation for the start of school. Free haircuts, autographs and other resources will be available to those who attend.
WHEN: Saturday, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Red Apple parking lot at 2301 Jackson Street, Seattle
Back to School Backpack Giveaway at Community BBQ in Tacoma
WHO: Isaiah Thomas, who currently plays for the Boston Celtics, attended Curtis High School in University Place before playing for the University of Washington.
WHAT: Will help distribute 500 backpacks full of school supplies and 100 family food kits to families in preparation for the start of school. Free haircuts, autographs and other resources will be available to those who attend.
WHEN: Saturday, August 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Titlow Park at 8425 6th Ave., Tacoma
Back to School Backpack Giveaway and Community BBQ in Rainier Beach
WHO: Jamal Crawford, who currently plays for the Los Angeles Clippers, attended Rainier Beach High School before going on to play for the University of Michigan.
WHAT: Will help distribute 600 backpacks full of school supplies and 100 family food kits to families in preparation for the start of school. Free haircuts, autographs and other resources will be available to those who attend.
WHEN: Sunday, August 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Rainier Play Field at 4600-38th Avenue South, Seattle
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About World Vision:
World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization conducting relief, development, and advocacy activities in its work with children, families, and their communities in nearly 100 countries to help them reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender. For more information, please visit www.WorldVision.org/media-center/ or on Twitter @WorldVisionUSA.
Highlights
- Participating NBA players include Jamal Crawford, Isaiah Thomas, Tony Wroten, Will Conroy and Brandon Roy.
- Players – and their moms – will distribute school supplies to Seattle-Tacoma kids.
- Supplies are provided by World Vision.