Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic gives ‘assist’ to children’s hospitals
Posted January 24, 2024 3:05 pm.
Last Updated January 24, 2024 3:06 pm.
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic and his wife Gaga have pledged to help three children’s hospitals.
Rajakovic says he will donate to Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, and a children’s hospital in Belgrade, Serbia.
“As parents, Gaga and I can only imagine the heartache that so many families face when their children are dealt with life-threatening diagnoses,” Rajakovic said. “We have been incredibly inspired by the bravery, courage and resilience from the children, families, and staff of the communities we have been fortunate to be a part of, and extend our full support in any way we can.”
A contribution of US$20 will be made for every assist recorded by the Raptors this season.
The final amount will be distributed to all three hospitals at season’s end.
Toronto averages 29.6 assists per game this season, second most in the NBA.
The Raptors are on a 27-game streak of 25 or more assists per game, the longest active streak in the NBA and the fourth longest in NBA history in a single season.
