Daily News | Instead of booing slumping Trea Turner, some Phillies fans are making donations to his favorite cause
As of Thursday evening, users in the comments section claimed to have raised over $1,200 . And that was before receiving coverage from numerous outlets and being amplified by some big names on social media, like ESPN host Kevin Negandhi and the V Foundation for Cancer Research, where the donations were being made.
The V Foundation was famously started by the late, legendary North Carolina State basketball coach Jim Valvano.Hayes: Trea Turner, J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber get a message from Phillies bosses: Earn your money “He is a huge part of the reason we got involved,” Turner told the V Foundation. “He is a great example of perseverance and positivity. We loved his message of never giving up, and we feel a strong connection with him through the NC State community.
“Cancer has affected both of our families. Kristen and I have seen loved ones battle with cancer, and we know the feelings of helplessness and frustration it brings to everyone involved. We have been moved by our own experiences to help the efforts to find a cure to this terrible disease.” Last month, the Turners hosted families from the V Foundation for Cancer Research and donated their catered suite for the group.
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