Kyrie Irving Covers Tuition Costs for 9 Lincoln University Students
By: Tialena Evans
NBA stars across the board did not disappoint this holiday season when it came to paying it forward. The latest act of service comes from NBA veteran Kyrie Irving, who paid off the tuition of nine Lincoln University students.
The Athletics Shams Charnia broke the news on Twitter Thursday (December 31).
“Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving paid off the college tuition of nine students from an HBCU (Lincoln University) on Dec. 10 as part of his foundation's 11 days of giving in December”. Charnia tweeted.
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving paid off the college tuition of nine students from an HBCU (Lincoln University) on Dec. 10 as part of his foundation’s 11 days of giving in December.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 31, 2020
"I'm walking the steps now and I want the same for others."@KyrieIrving and the KAI Family Foundation donated to HBCU student tuition relief for graduating seniors at Lincoln University 🙏 pic.twitter.com/NH6aF71FWT
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) January 2, 2021
In the fog of an unprecedented time and a crumbling economy, this generous contribution came in perfect time to help provide college seniors with a bit of financial relief this school year and prepare themselves for their bright futures.
“I’m grateful for all you young leaders,” he said during a virtual call with the students. “I wouldn’t be sitting in my position and embracing who I am without knowing where I come from and people helping me along the way, so just paying it forward. I’ve committed to my service a long time ago and I’m walking the steps now and I want the same for others.”
The Brooklyn Nets guard has maintained this positive energy throughout all of 2020. Amidst the fight against racial inequality and a growing pandemic earlier in the year, Irving continuously finds ways to contribute his resources to others the best way he knows possible.
In March 2020, he announced his pledge to donate $323,000 to Feeding America, with Lineage Logistics matching up to $200,000 in donations as well. He also announced his partnership with City Harvest to donate 250,000 meals across the greater New York Area.
Kyrie Irving says on Instagram that he is partnering with Feeding America and other organizations to help families who are struggling to put meals on the table amid the COVID-19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/VgRVBvy8kp
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) March 23, 2020
The NBA star also contributed $1.5 million to assist with the salaries of WNBA players who made the tough decision to sit out of the 2020 season due to their concerns regarding the coronavirus or the heightened racial tension looming around the country.
Irving is just one of many big names who continue to do great things on and off the court. It’s a type of refreshing story that will never go out of style.
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