Ryan Chatelain covers Haiti relief fundraising at the arena and locally to coincide with the 76ers game.
After Hurricane Katrina, 76ers center Samuel Dalembert visited New Orleans to help with relief efforts.
On Friday night, the Crescent City repaid the favor. The Hornets hosted a telethon to raise money for Haiti earthquake relief efforts during their game against Philadelphia at the New Orleans Arena. Fans inside the arena, watching on TV or listening to the radio were asked to call in and donate money to the American Red Cross.
The timing of the event coincided with the game against the 76ers because Dalembert is the NBA’s only Haitian-born player. He also has been active in helping earthquake victims.
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