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. </p>

Thursday, March 17th 2016, 10:08 pm

By: News 9

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

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.

Many @okcthunder fans at Philly's Stanton School today! Alum Dion Waiters gives to support new @tpl_org playground pic.twitter.com/XNk21K04zO
— Anthony Cucchi (@ACucchiTPL) March 17, 2016

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.

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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