NBA players and former stars join forces to support Valencia’s recovery efforts after devastating floods
Valencia, March 5th
A group of Spanish NBA players and former stars, in collaboration with the NBPA Foundation, have come together to make a donation supporting the recovery efforts following the devastating floods caused by the DANA storm in Valencia, Spain.
The funds have been collectively donated by a dozen Spanish NBA players, both active and retired, including Alex Abrines, Santi Aldama, José Manuel Calderón, Víctor Claver, Rudy Fernández, Marc Gasol, Pau Gasol, Juancho Hernangómez, Willy Hernangómez, Sergio Rodríguez, Nikola Mirotic and Ricky Rubio.
The NBPA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), which represents over 450 active NBA players, has joined the players’ contributions by providing additional funding in recognition of their collective effort to support the people of Valencia during this challenging time.
«After the initial wave of emergency aid, we now want to reinforce those contributions, as we have a clearer understanding of the current needs. By assessing where additional support is still required, we aim to assist those affected in Valencia through various initiatives. We’ve been a team for many years, and now we stand united once again for this cause,» said former NBA player José Manuel Calderón.
The donation from the players and the NBPA Foundation will go to Fundación Felisa, specifically supporting three ongoing initiatives:
- replacing sports equipment and materials in 12 affected schools, ensuring that physical education can continue in the future
- reinforcing the distribution of over 600 tons of essential goods for vulnerable families, managed through the foundation’s logistics center
- supporting the home drying program, assisting in the recovery process for 160 homes and 60 garages, an essential step in rehabilitating the damaged spaces
«The NBPA Foundation is proud to stand with our players in their efforts to help Valencia recover from the tragic floods that hit late last year,» said Erika Swilley, executive director of the NBPA Foundation. «Spain holds a special place in the heart of the NBPA, not only because of the players who call Spain home but also because of the many players who have had the opportunity to visit the country through our annual retreat, the Sanctuary. We’re grateful to have harnessed our community’s collective resources to make a meaningful impact in Spain as the affected areas work toward recovery.»
More information
For further details on Fundación Felisa’s initiatives, please contact:
Luz Martínez, director of communications, Fundación Felisa
For further details on Fundación Felisa’s initiatives, please contact:
Luz Martínez, director of communications, Fundación Felisa
- Mail: luz@fundacionfelisa.org
- Phone: 627 75 28 77
