BUILDING A MUCH-NEEDED HOSPITAL NBA STAR MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN HIS HOMETOWN
You often hear about the many professional athletes who go to visit children in the hospital or donate a portion of their salaries to charity, but one NBA star has taken his dedication to charity to the next level. Phoenix Suns’ center Bismack Biyombo recently announced that he will be donating the entire $1.3 million value of his contract to the construction of a hospital located in his hometown of Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Biyombo has made stops all around the league during his NBA career, playing in Charlotte, Toronto, Orlando, and now Phoenix, but he actually took last season off to take care of his sick father, who passed away this past August. While taking care of his father, Biyombo realized how lucky he was that he had the opportunity to even bring his father to a hospital. “I told my agent my salary for this year would be going to the construction of a hospital back home to give hope to the hopeless,” Biyombo said in a YouTube video for his foundation. “I want to be able to give them
better conditions so they can somewhat have hope that their loved ones will be able to live and see another day.” The Bismack Biyombo Foundation focuses on creating initiatives that will give children in the DRC opportunities to pursue a future in athletics and education, while promoting good health. They’ve been able to give out 185 scholarships annually, 150 higher education opportunities, and even help over a thousand patients a week receive treatment in Congolese hospitals. During the early days of the pandemic, Biyombo’s Foundation raised $1 million for medical supplies in hospitals across the DRC. Biyombo isn’t the only NBA star who is trying to make a difference in their hometown. LeBron James recently opened his own school in Akron, Ohio, where he hopes to provide an education to those in need. Additionally, Shaquille O’Neal is constantly making headlines for his charitable donations. Biyombo’s donation is just another example of the charitable contributions made by many professional athletes.
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MUNCHIES WITH MOLLY
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH RAINBOW FRITTATA Inspired by EatingWell.com
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Nonstick cooking spray
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Basil, thyme, salt, and pepper, to taste 1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced
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1/4 cup sweet potato, diced 1/4 cup yellow pepper, diced 1/4 cup broccoli, chopped
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Cherry tomatoes, halved Sriracha hot sauce (optional)
8 eggs
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 F and coat a cast-iron skillet with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In the skillet over medium heat, cook sweet potatoes, yellow pepper, and broccoli until soft. 3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. 4. Pour egg mixture into skillet with vegetables. Don’t stir but instead use a spatula to lift the edges of the egg mixture until it is evenly distributed. 5. Transfer mixture to oven. Bake for 5 minutes or until the dish sets. 6. Top with avocado and tomatoes. Drizzle Sriracha on top (if desired).
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