Nice to see athletes in our sport giving back to their communities.Here is the story that went along with the photo, thanks to Adam JE for finding this one:
BOLT GIVES BACK
KINGSTON, February 19 Usain Bolt Foundation and
sponsor partners have contributed US$25,000 (J$2,150,000) to Pan
Caribbean Sigma Corporate Run which has collaborated with the Chain of
Hope Foundation to raise J$50,000,000 for Cardiac Programme at the
Bustamante Hospital for Children.
Usain Bolt is one of three patrons
along with Her Excellency Lady Patricia Allen and Dr. the Hon R. Danny
Williams who have lent their support to generate income and interest in
the well needed programme for children.
Usain Bolt was one of over
15,000 participants in the 14th running of the event. He was also joined
by his parents and members of his management team.
Before he set
off the runners in the run section, Bolt took time to meet and greet
with the participants who included Paralympians, runners, walkers and
curious onlookers.
Usain was also a presenter at the closing ceremony held at the Emancipation Park.
Bolt,
who has his own Foundation now has a package of Charities which he
supports, which includes Piedmont Basic School, Waldensia Primary
School, William Knibb High School, Sherwood Content Health Centre where
he provides safety and recreational equipment along with learning tools
for children.
Courtesy of WhoSay.com.
Photo copyrighted by Usain Bolt, 2012.
