Tar Heel defender Kaimon Rucker has made a generous $10,000 donation to the MANNA FoodBank in Asheville, N.C. to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Rucker used funds from his Name, Image, and Likeness deals to support those in need in the wake of the hurricane. When Carolina Athletics corporate partners Wells Fargo and Food Lion Feeds heard about Rucker’s donation, they decided to match it, resulting in a total of $20,000 and 10,000 meals being donated to the food bank. Rucker expressed gratitude for the support from these organizations and emphasized the importance of coming together to help those affected by the hurricane. This initiative is part of Carolina NIL’s commitment to assisting student-athletes in giving back to their communities. Rucker, a standout player on North Carolina’s football team, is also a semifinalist for the Jason Whitten Collegiate Man of the Year Award. He expressed his support and prayers for the people of Western North Carolina and other areas affected by Hurricane Helene, stating that the donation is a small contribution to the support they need as they rebuild and recover from the storm. Rucker’s dedication to helping others serves as an example of the positive impact student-athletes can make in their communities through initiatives like this.
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