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Charles Barkley donates $25,000 to children's hospitals through Regions Tradition
TL;DR
Charles Barkley donated $25,000 to Children's of Alabama hospitals through the Regions Tradition event in Birmingham. This contribution highlights his ongoing commitment to philanthropy, particularly in support of children's health care.
Key points
- Charles Barkley donated $25,000 to Children's of Alabama hospitals.
- The donation was made through the Regions Tradition event.
- Barkley has a history of philanthropic contributions to various causes.
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AUBURN, Alab. — 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 in Birmingham, which was announced Wednesday, 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.
Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at acole@gannett.com or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @colereporter. To support Adam's work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.
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Q&A
How much did Charles Barkley donate to Children's of Alabama hospitals?
Charles Barkley donated $25,000 to Children's of Alabama hospitals.
What is the Regions Tradition event?
The Regions Tradition is a golf tournament in Birmingham, Alabama, which supports charitable causes, including donations to children's hospitals.
What other charitable contributions has Charles Barkley made?
Barkley has made significant donations to various institutions, including seven-figure sums to Miles College, Jackson State, and Bethune-Cookman.