Yao records PSA for earthquake victims
May 16th, 2008by John
On Thursday, Yao recorded a public service announcement to encourage people to donate to the Red Cross to help fund relief efforts in China. Click here for a video from the shoot for the PSA.
I’m almost speechless about this disaster and the Myanmarr cyclone destruction, which makes almost everything else seem so trivial in the world. Click here for Thursday’s update on the earthquake. You can donate to the earthquake cause by clicking here.
In less than 3 months, China will really be able to use the good vibe the Olympics will bring. It’s going to be an emotional Games, and I’ve got to the think the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be modified to pay tribute to the quake victims.
May 19th, 2008 at 9:44 pm
I have been a Yao Ming fan since he came into the NBA, but after hearing that Yao only donated $70,000 to the earthquake victims, I am very disappointed in consideration that he made about $55 million last year. To put it in perspective, there are some migrant workers, who are some of the poorest people in China, have donated a whole month of salary.
I know that it is his money and he can do what he wants with it. This justifies my view that some of the richest people are the most stingiest people.
Please check your facts about Yao’s salary. He didn’t make $55 million “last year.” That’s spread out over several years. Still, the tracking of how much someone has spent in the face of this tragedy is unbelievable to me. — John
May 27th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
dear yao ming i am so sadden what happen in ur country and my father is from china and he pass about 20yrs. ago and if i had some money i go there and help out,but i do not and all i do is pray for all of them and u to and all ur faimily.it make my heart ack to see the news ,put we all put things in gods hand and pray,,forall those who lost love ones, they get special prayers.
love to u all