9 May 2011
NBA legends and WNBA star join BBVA Compass volunteers for project
DALLAS--BBVA Compass and NBA Cares will team up on the initiative "TEAM. WORKS. IN SCHOOLS" to revitalize Thomas J. Rusk Middle School on Wednesday, May 11. NBA legends Bob Lanier, Sam Perkins and Derek Harper, WNBA player Tiffany Jackson, and NBA Cares Ambassador Felipe Lopez will join more than 75 BBVA Compass volunteers in the extensive renovation efforts which include fresh paint, murals, landscaping and updates to the library and cafeteria. The school will also receive new books, athletic equipment and other much-needed resources.
The event will tip off with a ceremony in the schools auditorium hosted by Bob Lanier and special guests Sam Perkins and Tiffany Jackson at noon. Work is scheduled to continue until 4 p.m.
There will be photo opportunities and interviews available in English and Spanish at the school, located at 2929 Inwood Road.