Willie Cauley-Stein
Philanthropy
The Yao Ming Foundation
Well known nationally for their on-court talents, Willie Cauley-Stein and Vince Carter went global to display their skills for a philanthropic purpose. After traveling to China to participate in clinics last year, Cauley-Stein made his return to the country following a brief trip to Vietnam earlier this summer. Alongside Carter, WCS was invited to Yao Ming’s annual charity game over the weekend in an effort to raise money for the Hall-of-Famer’s longtime charity. Yao started the fund in 2008 after a massive earthquake struck the Sichuan Province in southwestern China hoping to support sports and education in the region.
Willie Cauley-Stein’s supported Blake Hundley, a young BBN fan who met his favorite player following a brain cancer diagnosis. Willie befriended Blake and over time the two developed a special bond. Willie Cauley-Stein took the value of an NBA game-worn shoe and gave it back to charities close to his heart.