The country of Haiti was leveled nearly two weeks ago, killing hundreds of thousands and leaving millions homeless and in need of medical attention. Haiti is a poor country that had no building codes. With no reinforced concrete walls and floors, all came down within a matter of minutes. A cry for help has been answered by several nations, including the United States.
NBA players have had much to do with the relief effort. Haiti born player, Samuel Dalembert, from the 76ers, donated $100,000 of his paycheck. Dwayne Wade and former Heat center Alonzo Mourning raised over $800,000 toward the relief. Wade's donation was a one-game salary, about $175,000, while Mourning, LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Chris Paul each pledged $100,000, fund officials said.
Among the other NBA players announced as donors: Gilbert Arenas, Al Horford, Anthony Parker, Kenyon Martin, J.R. Smith, Carmelo Anthony, Ben Gordon, Mike Dunleavy, Michael Beasley, Udonis Haslem, Quentin Richardson, Devin Harris, Michael Finley, Chris Bosh, Carlos Boozer, Ronnie Brewer and Caron Butler.
Athletes are paid an enormous amount of money ($175k a game!) and to see them step up and contribute in this way goes to show that they, and humans alike, are generally good-hearted. I'm sure there are many more that gave that are not listed here. To those who can give, I think it is their duty.
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