By Sally Fahey
Sixers star James Harden has stepped up to provide financial and emotional support for one of the victims of the mass shooting at Michigan State University earlier this month that left three people dead and several others injured.
John Hao, a 20-year-old student, was shot in the back during the Feb. 13 attack according to a GoFundMe that set up on his behalf. Hao is paralyzed from the chest down and he has critical injuries to his lungs. He remains in the intensive care unit and faces a signifcant recovery in the months and years ahead.
In addition to the unspecified donation Harden made to Hao’s GoFundMe, which has raised about $365,000, the Sixers guard sent a pair of game-worn shoes to his hospital room and spoke with him via video chat to try and cheer him up.
Malika Andrews reports that Michigan State survivor John Hao is in touch with NBA star James Harden, who’s trying to help Hao with his recovery process.
Harden gave Hao a donation, game worn gear, and his phone number, saying he wants to stay in touch:pic.twitter.com/fbrtt1HXwo
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