This Mother’s Day, Dawn Staley, head coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team, honored her late mother, Estelle, with a heartfelt tribute by donating $2 million to support Alzheimer’s patients.
The donation aims to fund research and provide resources for those affected by the disease that claimed her mother’s life in 2017.
Staley’s mother, Estelle, played a pivotal role in her life, guiding her through childhood in Philadelphia and instilling values that propelled her to success on and off the basketball court. Estelle’s battle with Alzheimer’s deeply impacted Staley, motivating her to become an advocate for those affected by the disease.
In addition to this generous donation, Staley has previously demonstrated her commitment to supporting Alzheimer’s patients and their families. In 2018, she donated her late mother’s wheelchair to a family in need, showcasing her dedication to making a tangible difference in people’s lives.
Staley’s philanthropic efforts extend beyond Alzheimer’s advocacy. She has been involved in various initiatives aimed at addressing healthcare inequities and supporting underprivileged communities. Her contributions reflect a deep-seated commitment to using her platform to effect positive change.
This Mother’s Day donation stands as a testament to Staley’s enduring love for her mother and her unwavering dedication to supporting those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Dawn Staley walks off the court with clear two-word message on the doorstep of history
The South Carolina Gamecocks are one win away.
Dawn Staley is back in the national championship game.
After taking down the Texas Longhorns 74-57, the Gamecocks head coach walked off the court with a simple two-word message.
“One more,” Staley bellowed to the Gamecock faithful who all made the short trip from Columbia, South Carolina to Tampa, Florida.
Staley and her team are now on the verge of history.
The three-time national champion has her squad back in the title game for the third time in the last four years.
And fourth in the last eight.
She is undefeated in national championship games at 3-0, but Staley doesn’t want to hear that.
After the game, the coach tried to put it all in perspective with one game left.
“Nothing that happened prior to here is going to help us on Sunday, nothing,” Staley said.
“If it’s Uconn, it’s not going to help us. If it’s UCLA it’s not going to help us…
“Saying that we’re undefeated in the national championship game, is not going to help. I wish it would help. I wish it would spot us 10 points because we’re undefeated.
Staley has the Gamecocks back in the national championship for the fourth time in her careerCredit: Getty
Staley is one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all-timeCredit: Getty
“I’d feel real good about that,” she joked.
Staley won’t have to worry about the Bruins, as the Huskies took care of the number one overall seed in dominating fashion, setting the stage for a rematch of 2022’s national title game.
South Carolina defeated Uconn 64-49 and will be looking for a similar result once more on Sunday.
While being undefeated in the title game won’t spot Staley any points beforehand, it has tremendously upped her bank account.
After last season’s national title, South Carolina made Staley the highest-paid women’s college basketball coach of all-time with an annual salary of $4 million.
Title number four could even bring her an ever bigger payday.
All she is thinking about though, is “one more.”
One more win and she is back on the top of the college basketball mountaintop.
Although, she never really left it.
