Glenn Robinson III Helps Tornado Victims in Indiana
By Ben Gibson
Glenn Robinson III is taking time this summer to support people all over Indiana.
Glenn Robinson III is keeping busy this summer improving his game, but he is doing his most important work outside of the gym.
On Friday, it was helping out in the aftermath of this week’s storms in Indiana.
headed to Kokomo to help out some families who suffered from the tornado that touched down the other day. #PacersCares #overlydedicated
— Glenn Robinson III (@GRIII) August 26, 2016
In a day that saw multiple tornados across the midwest, the city of Kokomo was in the bull’s eye of those storms. While no one was killed, there was still plenty of damage and many left without power.
Pacers Cares and Robinson teamed up with the Red Cross to help out by passing out supplies in the storm-damaged areas.
Neighbors helping neighbors! That's what it's all about! In #Kokomo @GRIII @PacersCares @Pacers pic.twitter.com/DufCY2Cn4R
— American Red Cross (Indiana Region) (@indianaRedCross) August 26, 2016
Thx for visiting #Kokomo! You made a great impact + brought lots of #smiles to those who need most! @PacersCares pic.twitter.com/oswnsjnvN1
— American Red Cross (Indiana Region) (@indianaRedCross) August 27, 2016
.@GRIII supporting #Kokomo with @INRedCross: pic.twitter.com/M3JrohISto
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) August 26, 2016
Building back a community together #Kokomo #feelthepowerofvolunteering pic.twitter.com/Uw7Y1gyQcr
— American Red Cross (Indiana Region) (@indianaRedCross) August 26, 2016
This seems like a good time to say if you would like to help out in the recovery effort, one way is to donate to the Red Cross. There are many ways to help out — and any way to help out is great — but financial support is often one of the best things you can do after a disaster.
But that wasn’t the only charitable thing Robinson did recently.
Robinson also visited 7-year-old Brody Stephens — a leukemia patient — not to give him his autograph, but to receive Brody’s.
Glenn shared on Instagram how he and Stephens spent time signing autographs during a special event put on by J&J Sportscard Shows.
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The money raised from the event went towards Brody’s medical expenses.
Last time Robinson met with Stephens and his family privately, but their meeting last Saturday allowed the Pacers swingman to express how Brody helped him realize ‘how much we take for granted’ in life.
"Today meant so much to me and you truly don’t know the impact that you have on so many others. You’re in my prayers as you go into surgery next week so you can continue to fight! I want to thank you for making an impact on my life and so many others.. I look up to you and want you to know your my hero Brody Stephens."
Look for Brody’s name on Robinson’s shoes this season as he looks to be #overlydedicated as he supports the Stephens family.