We all get ourselves a little something-something during the holiday season as we're busy shopping for presents for our loved ones, but not everyone buys themselves a new house. According to reports, that's exactly what Atlanta Hawks player Trae Young did in late December 2019 when he purchased a $1.5 million mansion in his hometown of Norman, Oklahoma. As much as Young is enjoying the finer things that his NBA salary can afford him, the 21-year-old also makes it his mission to give back to those in need, and he recently made hundreds of families very happy.
According to CNN, the point guard's The Trae Young Foundation linked up with RIP Medical Debt, a nonprofit organization, to alleviate the pressure of unpaid or past-due medical bills. They focused on 570 families in the Atlanta area and paid off over $1 million in fees, with an average of $1,858 per person. RIP Medical Debt was launched in 2014 and reportedly targets individuals "two times or below the federal poverty level, insolvent and/or with debts that are five percent or more of gross annual income."
"The city of Atlanta has welcomed me with open arms," said Young, who gave $10K through his foundation. "Giving back to this community is extremely important to me. I hope these families can find a bit of relief knowing that their bills have been taken care of as we enter the New Year."