My Giving Tree Event

Published by in Blog on December 16th, 2009 | 7

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_E3C4696What’s going on everyone?

Man, what a busy last couple of days for me and my teammates. I’m sure you saw our game against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. We lost that game but I know we’ll go back to work and bounce back.

Yesterday was technically an off day for the team, but I still had lots to do. Last night was my Giving Tree, which I provided for local families so they could have a Christmas. Some families were homeless. I just wanted to give them a Christmas because it’s the time of the year where it’s important to give back.

We held the event inside the CityScape at the Penn Square Mall. On the Christmas tree we had ornaments that had Christmas wishes for families from two nonprofit agencies, Sunbeam Family Services and Positive Tomorrows. By the end of the night, the tree was gone and more than 100 gifts were purchased for the children. That was a great feeling.

I also helped a family that went through a tragedy a couple of months ago. I took them shopping at the Penn Square Mall and I felt good doing it. I just got them some things that they needed for the winter and really whatever they wanted. It was a lot of fun. I got to know the family. I want to do more than shop with the family. I want to really get to know them. There were three brothers and a grandmother. I’d like to take them under my wing and be there for them. Of course with the kids, we went into Game Stop and got them some games for their Xbox. We went to Champs, to Finish Line to get them some shoes and clothes and the grandma wanted to get them some church clothes so we went to Dillards as well.

That’s what this is all about. It’s the season of giving. I just wanted to provide people with things that’s going to help them out, especially the less fortunate. I just want to thank everybody that came out and helped me with this.

Merry Christmas!

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  • http://twitter.com/JaxBileDuct Jax Raging Bile Duct

    You and the Thunder have done so much for those in need. It warms my heart. God bless you.

  • Tyler T

    Kevin,
    I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for the people of Oklahoma. You have been like the Super Hero we never had. My girlfriend and I have season tickets, and love watching you play, and getting autographs during warm ups. The things you have done for the families this Christmas is amazing.
    Tyler T(Section 303 Loud City)

  • http://twitter.com/Martzmimic Chris Lambert

    We really appreciate the things you do for our city, particularly those in need. I've said it before, and it's worth repeating, you're every bit as good a person as you are a basketball player.

  • TempBoyBrandon

    KD,

    I just wanna agree with what everyone else is saying. All of us here in OKC love you and appreciate what you are doing in the community. We love the team and we love that you are all such great people off the court. We're proud of you. Merry Christmas, KD!

  • sokdo

    Merry Christmas and i'm very glad to see you giving back to the community. Good luck with all your future games and I wish you great success in your private life and in the NBA. I watched you on Nov. 22 at the Staples Center against the Lakers. You are truely a talented and gifted individual.

    Thank you,
    ian

  • betsy472

    We really need more people like you. Some don't understand how great it feels to see the smiles on the kids faces. You don't have to have a lot of money just a giving heart!!!
    May God Bless you throughout your entire life!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://kevindurant35.com/2010/04/07/kevin-durant-shines-on-and-off-the-court/ Kevin Durant Shines On and Off the Court

    [...] his Giving Tree event this past Christmas, to making a donation to Haiti, KD has also established himself as an all-star [...]

 

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