Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Pau Gasol


     Up next on my outlook on NBA heroes, we have Pau Gasol. He is Spanish-born, and a whopping seven foot tall player for the Los Angeles Lakers. He has been a UNICEF ambassador since 2003. He has been a part of many charities and supports countless causes.
     Gasol recently pulled off a stunt for a good cause, shaving his trademark beard for the first time in nine years for charity. He is a big supporter on a variety of humaneness like animals, children, conservation, disaster relief, environment, health, human rights, peace, poverty, slavery and human trafficking. Gasol jumps around from foundation to charity to foundation. He has been a part of Aid Still Required, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, UNICEF, Wildaid and more.
     Pau Gasol is so recognized that he has even been invited by doctors into an operating room for a children's hospital during hours. Him and his brother, Marc Gasol, who's a member of the Memphis Grizzlies, have a charity together called the Gasol Foundation. In this philanthropy, they dedicate themselves to "empower young people to live healthier lives." The Gasol brothers will continue to impact the world in positive ways like this. 


Involve yourself!

To make a donation to the Gasol Foundation, just follow the info below. It's that simple! You are also welcome to volunteer if you live in Los Angeles, CA or Memphis TN.

Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
1900 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN  38104
Contact: Angela Lexner, Accountant
Check Memo Line: Gasol Foundation Fund


For more information, visit http://www.gasolfoundation.org/