Dion Waiters Donates $10,000 To Former South Philly Elementary School

<p>Even though Dion Waiters is facing a tragedy in his own life, the Thunder guard decided to shine a positive light on others by donating $10,000 to his former elementary school.&nbsp;</p>

Thursday, March 17th 2016, 10:08 pm

By: News 9


Even though Dion Waiters is hurdling a life obstacle of his own after the apparent homicide of his younger brother last week in South Philadelphia, the Thunder guard has found a way to shine a positive light on others. On Thursday Waiters donated $10,000 dollars to the elementary school he attended while growing up. 

 

"I'm excited to help turn the school around and give you guys an opportunity to enjoy life more," Waiters said in front of a group elementary students on Thursday. 

As a show of support, the Thunder organization added $2,500 on top of the $10,000 donation Waiters made according to Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman

Dion Waiters donated $10,000 to his elementary school in south Philly today for a new playground. Cool event. pic.twitter.com/xYuH4Yn6wi

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 17, 2016

 

"I'm excited to help turn the school around and give you guys an opportunity to enjoy life more," Waiters said in front of a group elementary students on Thursday. 

As a show of support, the Thunder organization added $2,500 on top of the $10,000 donation Waiters made according to Anthony Slater of The Oklahoman

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Even though Dion Waiters is facing a tragedy in his own life, the Thunder guard decided to shine a positive light on others by donating $10,000 to his former elementary school. 

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