September 18, 200818 yr I believe Tiki Barber and Rhonde Barber donated around $1 million to UVA a year or so ago. I'd say a lot of pro athletes do this.
September 18, 200818 yr It happens far more than you hear about.Yes it does. It would be a stampede, for requests if most knew whom gave and certainly, these large amounts.
September 18, 200818 yr One thing colleges could do that would get them out of a bind is to stop paying their presidents ridiculous salaries for doing nothing.
September 18, 200818 yr You must be a millionaire yourself there CC...Lobbying pretty hard for 'em. That must be you, #9, in your avatar huh? I'm not lobbying for anybody, but I think we should all be treated equally. Just because somebody makes a ton of money doesn't mean they should be required to make donations. They can get tax breaks through charity & they'll also pay more taxes than the majority of people.
September 30, 200817 yr Well, Scarheel is now suspended but the rest of you may enjoy this. http://nba.fanhouse.com/2008/09/23/nba-all-over-the-biggest-celeb-donor-list/
September 30, 200817 yr Muhsin Muhammed of the NFL donated a bunch to his alma mater as well, for another example
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