Charles Barkley donates $25,000 in support of Children's of Alabama

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Charles Barkley donated $25,000 to Children's of Alabama through the Regions Tradition golf event. This contribution highlights his ongoing philanthropic efforts.

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Charles Barkley donated $25,000 to Children's of Alabama
Donation made through the Regions Tradition golf event
Barkley is recognized for his charitable contributions
Chief Development Officer expressed gratitude for the donation

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Charles Barkley donates $25,000 in support of Children's of Alabama

AUBURN — An Auburn basketball legend, Charles Barkley's also known for his charitable contributions, of which he made another this week.

Barkley's gifting $25,000 to Children's of Alabama hospitals through the Regions Tradition golf event in Birmingham, which was announced Wednesday, April 29, continuing a lengthy trail of philanthropy for the Hall-of-Famer.

"We are incredibly grateful to Charles Barkley for a $25,000 donation to the hospital as the beneficiary of the Regions Tradition," Chief Development Officer Children’s of Alabama Chandler Bibb said in a release. "His continued commitment to the children in our care inspires all of us and we greatly appreciate his generosity."

Barkley's donated seven-figure sums to several academic institutions, including Miles College, Jackson State and Bethune-Cookman each. Late last year, Barkley and fellow TV analyst Shaquille O'Neal donated $100,000 each to a gala put together by Dick Vitale in support of pediatric cancer research.

Former head coach and father Bruce Pearl poses with Steven Pearl as Steven is introduced as the new Auburn men’s basketball head coach at the Woltosz Performance Center in Auburn, Ala. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025.