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Yao Ming is pretty big, the biggest center in the NBA right now, but what is bigger than his body is his heart itself.
As an American I truly envy China on the fact that we Yanks don't have Yao Ming.
Latest news about the earthquake in China is that Yao Ming donated 2,000,000 USD+ BESIDES THE 250,000~usd he donated earlier. Critics were bashing him for not giving enough, myself guilty of this also. However what Yao just did is beyond the call of what most people would do, and that is he sgtarted the Yao Ming Foundation, to try and build schools in the earth quake stricken area and to put it at a much higher standard.
I just got the news from esp.com
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3435735
This is from the yaomingfoundation website, via the yaomingmania forum boards.
here is the press conference video website
http://link.brightcove.com/services/...ctid1599854832
I thought this deserved its own thread isntead of attaching it to the earthquake in china thread.
i salute yao ming for what he has done. i wish more athletes were like yao, nash, and others who truly contribute and not just blow cash on bling and 22" dubs
As an American I truly envy China on the fact that we Yanks don't have Yao Ming.
Latest news about the earthquake in China is that Yao Ming donated 2,000,000 USD+ BESIDES THE 250,000~usd he donated earlier. Critics were bashing him for not giving enough, myself guilty of this also. However what Yao just did is beyond the call of what most people would do, and that is he sgtarted the Yao Ming Foundation, to try and build schools in the earth quake stricken area and to put it at a much higher standard.
I just got the news from esp.com
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3435735
Yao to donate money, create foundation to aid earthquake victims
Associated Press
Updated: June 10, 2008, 6:59 PM ET
HOUSTON -- Rockets center Yao Ming said he will donate $2 million and create a foundation to rebuild Chinese schools devastated by last month's earthquake in his home country.
Yao announced Tuesday the creation of the Yao Ming Foundation, which will begin with his donation.
Yao said the foundation will help raise funds to build earthquake-resistant schools in China. But some of the money from U.S. charities would also go to school-building efforts in the United States. "As everyone knows about the recent tragedy in China, the earthquake tragedy was the worst in history," Yao said. "For this reason, I am working to give back funds." He said rebuilding will take many years and he plans to make further donations and raise public awareness about the earthquake victims.Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
Associated Press
Updated: June 10, 2008, 6:59 PM ET
HOUSTON -- Rockets center Yao Ming said he will donate $2 million and create a foundation to rebuild Chinese schools devastated by last month's earthquake in his home country.
Yao announced Tuesday the creation of the Yao Ming Foundation, which will begin with his donation.
Yao said the foundation will help raise funds to build earthquake-resistant schools in China. But some of the money from U.S. charities would also go to school-building efforts in the United States. "As everyone knows about the recent tragedy in China, the earthquake tragedy was the worst in history," Yao said. "For this reason, I am working to give back funds." He said rebuilding will take many years and he plans to make further donations and raise public awareness about the earthquake victims.Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
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“It is very hard to put into words how difficult it is to see this
kind of destruction,” said Yao. “My thoughts and actions are
now focused on helping to rebuild the schools that were
destroyed in this tragedy and I hope that others around the
world will join in our efforts.”
All donations from the public will be directed to rebuilding
efforts in China, with an emphasis on rebuilding earthquake-
resistant schools, unless the donor requests otherwise.
We welcome and appreciate donations of any size.
More than 8,000 schoolrooms and 185 schools were destroyed
during the 8.0 earthquake in China on May 12, 2008.
An 8.0 earthquake is equivalent to energy released from 790
nuclear bombs.
Mission
To support rebuilding efforts in China with an emphasis on
rebuilding earthquake-resistant high-quality schools
To support youth programs in China and the United States
Strategy
Work with charities who have a track-record of success on
the ground in China, with a primary focus on organizations
who are rebuilding earthquake-resistant schools
Short-term focus on fulfilling immediate needs in China
Long-term focus on rebuilding schools in China and other
youth related causes in China and the United States
Continue to raise awareness about the rebuilding efforts
and needs for next few years
Important Facts
100% of public donations will go to earthquake relief unless
the donor requests otherwise
Yao Ming will support 100% of the foundation’s
administrative costs
The Yao Ming Foundation will report online at
www.TheYaoMingFoundation.org about how the funds
raised are distributed
Donate
Classroom Rebuilding Opportunities
Donations of any size are welcomed and appreciated. If you would like to specify how your gift is allocated, please
reference the information below:
$3,500 provides 1 prefabricated classroom for 50 students including all desks and chairs.
$10,000 provides 3 prefabricated classrooms for 150 students,
including all desks and chairs. Naming rights for classrooms (i.e.
Joe Smith Classrooms)
$20,000 provides 6 prefabricated classrooms for 150 students,
including all desks and chairs. Naming rights for classrooms (i.e.
Joe Smith Classrooms)
$35,000 provides 10 prefab classrooms for 500 students or
teachers including all desks and chairs. Naming rights for classrooms and permanent tablet to commemorate the act of kindness at the permanent school that follows the prefabricated school (i. e. name of donor, dates of donation, brief background
information, etc.)
$75,000 provides a prefabricated school for 750 students. Naming
rights for the school, naming rights for each room if desired, and a
permanent tablet to commemorate the act of kindness at the
permanent school that follows the prefabricated school (i.e. name of donor, dates of donation, brief background information, etc.)
$100,000 provides a permanent school for 300 students
$180,000 provides a permanent school and basketball court for 500 students
$250,000 provides a permanent school and basketball court for 800 students
For more information contact:
The Yao Ming Foundation
at The Giving Back Fund
6033 West Century Blvd, Suite 240
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(p) 310.649.5222
(f) 310.649.5070
(e) YaoMingFoundation@givingback.org
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“It is very hard to put into words how difficult it is to see this
kind of destruction,” said Yao. “My thoughts and actions are
now focused on helping to rebuild the schools that were
destroyed in this tragedy and I hope that others around the
world will join in our efforts.”
All donations from the public will be directed to rebuilding
efforts in China, with an emphasis on rebuilding earthquake-
resistant schools, unless the donor requests otherwise.
We welcome and appreciate donations of any size.
More than 8,000 schoolrooms and 185 schools were destroyed
during the 8.0 earthquake in China on May 12, 2008.
An 8.0 earthquake is equivalent to energy released from 790
nuclear bombs.
Mission
To support rebuilding efforts in China with an emphasis on
rebuilding earthquake-resistant high-quality schools
To support youth programs in China and the United States
Strategy
Work with charities who have a track-record of success on
the ground in China, with a primary focus on organizations
who are rebuilding earthquake-resistant schools
Short-term focus on fulfilling immediate needs in China
Long-term focus on rebuilding schools in China and other
youth related causes in China and the United States
Continue to raise awareness about the rebuilding efforts
and needs for next few years
Important Facts
100% of public donations will go to earthquake relief unless
the donor requests otherwise
Yao Ming will support 100% of the foundation’s
administrative costs
The Yao Ming Foundation will report online at
www.TheYaoMingFoundation.org about how the funds
raised are distributed
Donate
Classroom Rebuilding Opportunities
Donations of any size are welcomed and appreciated. If you would like to specify how your gift is allocated, please
reference the information below:
$3,500 provides 1 prefabricated classroom for 50 students including all desks and chairs.
$10,000 provides 3 prefabricated classrooms for 150 students,
including all desks and chairs. Naming rights for classrooms (i.e.
Joe Smith Classrooms)
$20,000 provides 6 prefabricated classrooms for 150 students,
including all desks and chairs. Naming rights for classrooms (i.e.
Joe Smith Classrooms)
$35,000 provides 10 prefab classrooms for 500 students or
teachers including all desks and chairs. Naming rights for classrooms and permanent tablet to commemorate the act of kindness at the permanent school that follows the prefabricated school (i. e. name of donor, dates of donation, brief background
information, etc.)
$75,000 provides a prefabricated school for 750 students. Naming
rights for the school, naming rights for each room if desired, and a
permanent tablet to commemorate the act of kindness at the
permanent school that follows the prefabricated school (i.e. name of donor, dates of donation, brief background information, etc.)
$100,000 provides a permanent school for 300 students
$180,000 provides a permanent school and basketball court for 500 students
$250,000 provides a permanent school and basketball court for 800 students
For more information contact:
The Yao Ming Foundation
at The Giving Back Fund
6033 West Century Blvd, Suite 240
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(p) 310.649.5222
(f) 310.649.5070
(e) YaoMingFoundation@givingback.org
http://link.brightcove.com/services/...ctid1599854832
I thought this deserved its own thread isntead of attaching it to the earthquake in china thread.
i salute yao ming for what he has done. i wish more athletes were like yao, nash, and others who truly contribute and not just blow cash on bling and 22" dubs
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