During the NBA All-Star Weekend, Charles Barkley made headlines by donating $250,000 to Glide Memorial Church, a non-profit aiding the poor and homeless in San Francisco. Despite previous derogatory comments about the city, he attempted to emphasize the need for support for the homeless during broadcasts. Barkley defended his actions, stating that his donation was not for publicity, as he preferred no cameras to document his goodwill efforts. Glide Memorial Church expressed appreciation for his contribution, highlighting the importance of genuine support over fame.
"They work so hard over there. I want to give them a lot of love and shine [a light on them]," Barkley said.
"It's not about fame; it's about showing up. If you can, find a way to do the same. We couldn't have imagined he would shout us out on national television and make such a big donation!"
"There's never going to be cameras around when I do stuff like that."
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