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The former Auburn and NBA basketball star graduated from Leeds High School in 1981.
Associated Press
May 19, 2021 12:13 AM
Charles Barkley has provided more than $3 million in scholarships to Leeds graduates over the past 30 years.
LEEDS, Ala. (AP) Charles Barkley has given $1,000 apiece to the more than 200 employees of a city school system in his native Alabama.
The former Auburn and NBA basketball star graduated from Leeds High School in 1981. The monetary gifts are going to each Leeds City School system employee.
The announcement was made Tuesday on Facebook. The Leeds City Schools page says it’s the latest show of support from Barkley. According to the post, Barkley has provided more than $3 million in scholarships to Leeds graduates over the past 30 years.
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This is so sweet! Charles Barkley graduated from the Leeds City School district in 1981 and he never forgot where he came from. Over the years, Charles has quietly donated over 3 million dollars in scholarships for students from Leeds to attend college if they wanted to. During the pandemic he stepped up with laptops for virtual learners, even clorox wipes to keep everyone safe. Now Charles has done something so incredible for the staff of all LCS. He gifted every one of them a $1,000 bonus for going the extra mile over the last year. What a nice way to head into the summer!
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It’s a tough time for many in America, and the Alabama native is helping out his hometown.
As reported by Al.com, the 11-time NBA All-Star recently did something incredible for those in the school district where he grew up.
The sports legend who graduated from Jefferson County’s Leeds High School four decades ago handed cash to every school employee in the Leeds City School System.
On Tuesday, the district made the announcement via Facebook.
“Through the years,” it said, “the Leeds School System has been fortunate to have the support of its biggest fan and most famous graduate, Charles Barkley, Class of 1981.”
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