Richard Jefferson
Posted by: Bradley McDonald
Richard Jefferson, an NBA player with the New Jersey Nets, is another example of the generosity that can be found in some professional athletes. Jefferson, the son of missionaries, offered to replace a wheelchair of a disabled girl after it was destroyed on a school field trip. The chair could cost up to $20,000, but Jefferson never hesitated when he found out about the child.
"I have been put in such a fortunate situation that if I can help someone in need, that's what I learned from my parents," Jefferson said. "That was their whole life's work to be put in position to help someone -- that's a good thing."
Thanks to everyone who has sent me stories such as this! It's good to hear that the NBA isn't just full of thugs who want to rap.
Richard Jefferson, an NBA player with the New Jersey Nets, is another example of the generosity that can be found in some professional athletes. Jefferson, the son of missionaries, offered to replace a wheelchair of a disabled girl after it was destroyed on a school field trip. The chair could cost up to $20,000, but Jefferson never hesitated when he found out about the child.
"I have been put in such a fortunate situation that if I can help someone in need, that's what I learned from my parents," Jefferson said. "That was their whole life's work to be put in position to help someone -- that's a good thing."
Thanks to everyone who has sent me stories such as this! It's good to hear that the NBA isn't just full of thugs who want to rap.
