Euroleague stars lead effort to help Haiti
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 To start the most dynamic part of the basketball season, the Euroleague family of clubs, coaches, players and fans is ready to put devotion into action by mobilizing donations on behalf of the earthquake victims in Haiti.
During the first week of play in the Top 16, everyone associated with the competition will be encouraged to contribute to humanitarian relief for Haiti through the Euroleague's social responsibility programme. Euroleague has announced that during all Top 16 games next week, one euro will be contributed to UNICEF for every fan in attendance.
Already, many Euroleague players are making their own donations to humanitarian relief to help children affected by the earthquake in Haiti through the Euroleague's social responsibility partner, UNICEF, and are recruiting their teammates and friends around the competition to do the same.
In addition, several of the biggest stars are taking part in a Euroleague promotional campaign asking fans to join the effort:
 Trajan Langdon, CSKA Moscow: "The recent earthquakes in Haiti have caused suffering on a scale that few of us can imagine. Thousands of people died, thousands of people have been injured and even more today are homeless and without food. Euroleague players amd Euroleague fans please come together and join me to help the people affected. Any amount will be sufficient. Any amount will help. Please do it right now. "
 Pablo Prigioni, Real Madrid: "If anyone knows about devotion, it's Euroleague players and fans. We are asking them to show their devotion by contributing to the Haitian humanitarian relief effort."
 Terrell McIntyre, Montepaschi Siena: "Everyone who has seen the tragedy of the earthquake in Haiti wants to help, and that includes all of us Euroleague players. And I am sure the fans will join us."
 Theodoros Papaloukas, Olympiacos: "The earthquake in Haiti is a tragedy that leaves nobody untouched by its sadness. That's why many of us are making donations, while also asking teammates and fans to donate: to help alleviate the suffering of the Haitian people."
 Erazem Lorbek, Regal FC Barcelona: ""I and my teammates want to help the Haitian earthquake victims, and especially the children. Some of us are fathers and it is difficult to know those children are suffering."
 Derrick Sharp, Maccabi Tel Aviv: "We are all far away from the tragedy in Haiti, but we can help just the same. We are calling on Euroleague players and fans to look into their hearts and contribute today."
 Zeljko Obradovic, Panathinaikos Athens: "With so many people needing so much help in Haiti, everyone can be a champion by supporting the effort by contributing just a little."
 Sergio Scariolo, Khimki Moscow Region: "When a tragedy like the earthquake in Haiti occurs, we all have to help. Everyone giving their own little bit adds up to saved lives. And it's the right thing to do."
More information at Euroleague for Life.
Donations may be made to the following bank account:
Euroleague For Haiti
IBAN: ES5000815084010001289231
BIC: BSABESBBXXX
BANC SABADELL-BARCELONA - SPAIN
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Euroleague.net
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