The Lakers made a $150,000 donation to the Philippine Red Cross tonight to assist in the relief efforts for victims of Typhoon Haiyan. KOBE BRYANT presented the check to the all-star team from Jr. NBA Philippines during the Lakers 89-86 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. All proceeds from the Lakers Youth Foundation in-arena auctions from games from tonight through Nov. 24 will also be donated to the Philippine Red Cross, the team announced. | wavenewspapers.com | November 16, 2013
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Kobe Bryant presented the team's donation to relief efforts for those affected by super typhoon "Yolanda" to a team of 10 Filipino youngsters in the United States for a Jr. NBA training tour during halftime of a match against the Memphis Grizzlies this weekend.
Bryant, a frequent Philippine visitor, turned over a ceremonial check to Jr. NBA players that include Samuel Abuhijleh of the San Beda Red Cubs, Vince Ferrer of the UST Baby Tigers, younger brother of Growling Tiger Kevin Ferrer; Miguel Fortuna of De La Salle Zobel and kid brother of UST alumnus Jeric Fortuna; Marco Sario also of DLSZ, Gian Mamuyac of the Ateneo Blue Eaglets, Ricci Rivero of La Salle Greenhills, Tyler Tio of Xavier School, Pawandeep Singh of Systems Plus School, Pampanga, Anthony Sistoza of General Santos City and Mahloney Tarranza of Davao.
The team was accompanied by Jr. NBA Philippines 2013 Coach of the Year, Raymon Mercader of Cagayan de Oro and Alaska-Jr. NBA Philippines coach Jojo Lastimosa.
The Lakers donation will be coursed through the PHILIPPINE RED CROSS, which has been at the forefront of relief operations in the country. Title: Kobe Bryant hands $150k check for 'Yolanda' relief to Pinoy Jr. NBA stars | Interaksyon.com | November 18, 2013
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The Lakers made a $150,000 donation to the Philippine Red Cross tonight to assist in the relief efforts for victims of Typhoon Haiyan. KOBE BRYANT presented the check to the all-star team from Jr. NBA Philippines during the Lakers 89-86 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. All proceeds from the Lakers Youth Foundation in-arena auctions from games from tonight through Nov. 24 will also be donated to the Philippine Red Cross, the team announced. | wavenewspapers.com | November 16, 2013
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Kobe Bryant presented the team's donation to relief efforts for those affected by super typhoon "Yolanda" to a team of 10 Filipino youngsters in the United States for a Jr. NBA training tour during halftime of a match against the Memphis Grizzlies this weekend.
Bryant, a frequent Philippine visitor, turned over a ceremonial check to Jr. NBA players that include Samuel Abuhijleh of the San Beda Red Cubs, Vince Ferrer of the UST Baby Tigers, younger brother of Growling Tiger Kevin Ferrer; Miguel Fortuna of De La Salle Zobel and kid brother of UST alumnus Jeric Fortuna; Marco Sario also of DLSZ, Gian Mamuyac of the Ateneo Blue Eaglets, Ricci Rivero of La Salle Greenhills, Tyler Tio of Xavier School, Pawandeep Singh of Systems Plus School, Pampanga, Anthony Sistoza of General Santos City and Mahloney Tarranza of Davao.
The team was accompanied by Jr. NBA Philippines 2013 Coach of the Year, Raymon Mercader of Cagayan de Oro and Alaska-Jr. NBA Philippines coach Jojo Lastimosa.
The Lakers donation will be coursed through the PHILIPPINE RED CROSS, which has been at the forefront of relief operations in the country. Title: Kobe Bryant hands $150k check for 'Yolanda' relief to Pinoy Jr. NBA stars | Interaksyon.com | November 18, 2013
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