Post by tsu120 on Dec 14, 2022 9:04:54 GMT -5
Dec. 12, 2022
It pays to follow social media.
On Thursday, AL.com reported that Hall of Fame NBA basketball player, analyst and sports personality Charles Barkley shared his intention to donate $1 million each to ALS research in Alabama in the name of former Auburn teammate Gary Godfrey, who was diagnosed with the disease in January 2019, as well as Bethune-Cookman and Jackson State universities.
JSU did not have any indication that Barkley would donate such a sizable gift and found out on social media like everyone else.
"We are very thankful and look forward to working with Mr. Barkley to facilitate this generous gift," Yolanda Owens, interim vice president for institutional advancement, said Monday to the Clarion Ledger. "We appreciate his acknowledgement of Jackson State University and the great work that goes on at our institution. Because of his generosity, JSU will have an opportunity to support institutional priorities at a greater level and continue the efforts to elevate the university."
It pays to follow social media.
On Thursday, AL.com reported that Hall of Fame NBA basketball player, analyst and sports personality Charles Barkley shared his intention to donate $1 million each to ALS research in Alabama in the name of former Auburn teammate Gary Godfrey, who was diagnosed with the disease in January 2019, as well as Bethune-Cookman and Jackson State universities.
JSU did not have any indication that Barkley would donate such a sizable gift and found out on social media like everyone else.
"We are very thankful and look forward to working with Mr. Barkley to facilitate this generous gift," Yolanda Owens, interim vice president for institutional advancement, said Monday to the Clarion Ledger. "We appreciate his acknowledgement of Jackson State University and the great work that goes on at our institution. Because of his generosity, JSU will have an opportunity to support institutional priorities at a greater level and continue the efforts to elevate the university."
