Philadelphia 76ers star guard James Harden sent several pairs of shoes, including a pair of games, and made a donation to the family of John Hao, one of the victims of the mass shooting at Michigan State University in February 13, as reported. ESPN.
Hao, a 20-year-old international student from China, is paralyzed from the chest down after a bullet severed his spinal cord and severely injured his lungs, according to his GoFundMe page. Learning that Hao was a fan of his, Harden FaceTimed Hao and shared words of encouragement.
“Everything will work itself out,” Harden told an emotional Hao. “Stay strong. You’re okay. You’re going to be okay. I promise you are.
“I love it when you smile, okay? I’m with you. I know it’s hard right now, but you have to stay physically strong, you know what I mean? You just have to think positive things and keep pushing and keep fighting. . “
Three students were killed in the shooting and four others were seriously injured, according to the Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety. The shooter fatally shot himself on the day of the shooting.
Michigan State University resumed athletic competition after a multi-day hiatus last weekend.
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