Updated: 10:18 AM PDT May 20, 2021 WVTM 13 Digital Charles Barkley has quietly donated over $3 million in scholarships to graduates of his high school so they can go to college. Now, he s giving back to the school s employees, too. On its Facebook page, the Leeds City Schools System said 11-time NBA All Star, who was in the class of 1981, gifted each employee in the school system $1,000 for going the extra mile this past year. Being a school employee is tough, but driving a bus, teaching, coaching, or working in the cafeteria, all while maintaining safety protocols, has been a daunting task during a worldwide pandemic. Although it s been challenging, the Leeds staff has persevered and we can now see the light at the end of the tunnel, the post said. We are beyond thankful to know our hometown hero and benefactor, Charles Barkley, recognizes the hard work and dedication of the Leeds staff, even under the toughest of circumstances. Thank you, Charles! He i
NBA star Charles Barkley donates $1,000 to employees at his high school
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Way to go! Charles Barkley is donating $1,000 to every employee at his former high school
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LEEDS Retired NBA star Charles Barkley is giving back to his hometown.
According to a social media post from the Leeds City Schools System on Tuesday, the former NBA MVP (1993) has donated $1,000 to all employees of the school system for their efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
See the full post below.
Through the years, the Leeds School System has been fortunate to have the support of its biggest fan and most famous graduate, Charles Barkley, Class of 1981. Over the past three decades, Charles has quietly and without any attention drawn to himself, provided over $3million in scholarships to Leeds graduates, funds that have helped hundreds of students attend college. Charles has also been a huge supporter of both the boys and girls basketball programs at Leeds High–he’s even known to show up occasionally to cheer on the Greenwave.
Charles Barkley donates $1,000 to every Leeds City Schools employee Share Updated: 12:39 AM CDT May 19, 2021 WVTM 13 Digital Share Updated: 12:39 AM CDT May 19, 2021
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Show Transcript WVTM 13. GUY: LEEDS CITY SCHOOLS SAYING THKAN YOU TO A LONGTIME SUPPORTER. NBA LEGEND AND LEEDS NIVATE CHARLES BARKLEY. DURING THE PANDEMIC BARKYLE LPHEED WITH LAPTOPS, WIFI HOT SPOTS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES AND TODAY WHEN WENT A ST FURTHER. HE S GIFTING ALL DISTRTIC EMPLOYEES $1000 INCLUDING TEACHERS, BUS DRIVERS, AND CAFETERIA WORKS ERFOR THEIR HARD WORK DURING THIS DIFFICULT SCHOOL YEAR. NO MATTER HOW BIG HE ISHE, ALWAYSEM REMBERS TO CALLUT O HIS HOMETOWN OF LEEDS, ALAMABA AND WE RE BLESSED TO CALL HIM OU RS GUY: BARKLEY HAS HELPED THE SCHOOL DECADES, EVEN PROVIDING OV 3ER MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO LEEDS GRADUATES TO ATT