05.16.08
Sorrowful Yao Ming appeals for quake relief aid
Yao Ming and Chinese Olympians
boost quake relief fund
Yao ming was very sorrowful about the earthquake that happened to China just recently. He and the other athletes are helping to give assistance for the victims.
His team Houston Rockets has already given two million yuan ($300,000) for the victims and has initiated worldwide petition for more donations. Yao’s testimonial at the NBA’s website: “It is very hard putting into words how difficult it is to see this kind of destruction in Sichuan.” He was among the many athletes from China who have given so many efforts in generously sending assistance for the victims of the China tragedy.