Pelicans star Zion Williamson makes incredible gesture to victims of New Orleans terror attack
Pelicans star Zion Williamson has donated $100,000 to help the victims of the deadly terror attack in New Orleans.
Fourteen people were killed and dozens injured after Shamsud-Din Jabbar rammed his truck into a crowd of revelers in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
On Friday night, the Pelicans played their first home game since the tragedy, and before the game, Williamson talked about how the attack had impacted him — and why he decided to donate.
“As a father, son and someone who loves this community, this has hit me hard. This is not just about money, but about standing together and making sure no one feels alone,” he shared ESPN.
His $100,000 donation will go to the Greater New Orleans Foundation’s Tragedy Fund.
Earlier this week, New Orleans Saints star Cam Jordan donated $25,000 to the relief efforts. And on Friday he came along with Pelicans guard CJ McCollum to send an inspiring message to the city.
Zion Williamson has donated $100,000 to help the victims of the deadly terror attack in New Orleans
The city is reeling after a terrorist rammed a vehicle into a large crowd, killing fourteen people
Shamsud Din Jabbar (pictured), 42, has been identified as the driver behind the attack
The tragic attack comes 20 years after New Orleans was devastated by Hurricane Katrina, which flooded the city and killed 1,392 people.
McCollum, Jordan and Saints owner Gayle Benson shared a video message vowing the city would not be defeated by this latest tragedy.
“Dear New Orleans,” they said. ‘We have experienced the unimaginable before. We have all experienced and overcome unspeakable tragedy
“But horror and heartbreak didn’t define us then. And it won’t define us now. What does define us is the way we take action.
“Literally, rolling up our sleeves to do what it takes to heal our community is who we are. It’s who we’ve always been.
“So while our hearts may be heavy, the defiant spirit of New Orleans will never be defeated. Our Superdome will always be a place where memories are made and fans become family.
“And we will get through this like we always do: together.”