Panthers’ Steve Smith Donates $100,000 To Victims Of Aurora Shooting
Steve Smith didn’t grow up in Colorado and he didn’t know any of the victims of the Aurora shooting. Still, like most of America, the Carolina Panthers wide receiver was devastated after 12 people lost their lives at the premiere of the Dark Knight Rises.
The LA Times reports that Smith has decided to donate $100,000 to the victims of the shooting.
Smith said that his eldest son Peyton was also at a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises at the time of the shooting. Peyton was hundreds of miles away in North Carolina but Smith said that the shooting still hit him hard.
Smith said:
“I can’t imagine getting someone severely injured, one, and then, two, trying to figure out how to pay for it…. Economic times are tough right now and [my family] has the means to do it… We have a chance to lead and hopefully other people will see that…. People get prideful and say, ‘Hey, this guy did that. Why don’t I do more?’ … I don’t think it’s a publicity job, I think it’s a chance for people to think about what are you here for. Are you here to store up your treasures or are you going to give it to people who are obviously in need?”
Smith also released a statement via the Carolina Panthers’ official Twitter feed.
Steve Smith:“As a father and husband I cannot imagine the pain and suffering the victims are going through.”
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 26, 2012
Smith:“My family’s hearts & prayers are extended to theirs, and I hope this contribution might assist in paying some of the medical bills…
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 26, 2012
Smith: (continued)… that will help allow these families to move forward in this tragic circumstance.”
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 26, 2012
“Hopefully this helps a little bit. From one NFL city to another, God bless.” – Steve Smith.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) July 26, 2012
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Tags : aurora victims, Carolina Panthers, dark knight rises shooting, shooting victims, steve smith, steve smith donation
Posted: July 27, 2012
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Jul 28, 2012
Steve Smith, your words should give so many human beings pause for thought & reflection. Your actions are a direct result of where your heart & spirit truly lie. You are a good man Mr. Smith. You are setting an exemplary standard that we all need to follow; large or small, there is always some way to comfort or help others in need. God bless your wife & children. You were raised well Mr. Smith & you have done your family & yourself proud.
Jul 29, 2012
INCREDIBLY HUMBLING… An outstanding human being… You are already a success by virtue of your humanity! WELL DONE.