Good Guy Taj Gibson

Paul Steeno
Jul 28, 2017 · 2 min read

Former Chicago Bull and current Minnesota Timberwolves big man Taj Gibson donated $20,000 to a GoFundMe page intended to help the daughter of a 21-year-old woman who was shot and killed on a playground in Brooklyn, N.Y. on July 12, 2017.

The murder took place in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood and 29-year-old Shaqwanda Staley and 21-year-old Chynna-Ann Battle were the two women that were killed, although they weren’t the intended targets of the attack. Battle leaves behind her 3-year-old daughter Amelia for whom Gibson’s donation benefits.

The creators of the campaign for Amelia hope to raise $30,000 on her behalf. They have already collected almost $24,500 in donations. As follows is the message on the GoFundMe page written by Battle’s sister Jada Madison.

On July 12, 2017 Two gunmen shot into a crowded playground and a beautiful angel by the name of Chynna-Ann Battle 21 years old was struck in her head once, killing her. She leaves behind her 3 year old daughter named Amelia ,who she was deeply in love with. Everything she did revolved around making sure her daughter was good. Amelia may not remember all the memories she and her mother made being that she is so young.. What these cowards done to Chynna was cruel and reckless. Our family has set up this fund to assist with the day to day needs for Chynna Ann’s daughter, she always wanted the very best for her “Milly” and worked everyday to provide for her. She had no pride when it came to working. We really loved her for her commitment not only to her daughter but to our family, and other kids in the community. I’m asking anyone out the kindness of their hearts to help make sure Amelia is taking care of . No donation is too small, any amount will be of great help.

Taj Gibson was born in Brooklyn and lost his friend Charles Wynn to gun violence in 2010. These are two probable reasons why Gibson chose to donate to this particular GoFundMe page.

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