Watch GU v Memphis w/Dikembe-Support His Foundatio

[Hoya TMF]

Fellow Hoya Fans,

I recently began volunteering with Dikembe Mutombo to further his foundation's capacity to deliver cutting-edge public health services in Africa. To that end, Dikembe will be at the Phone Booth this Saturday for the Memphis game and for a small reception directly after the game.

We have four remaining spots in our box for the game and two guest passes (the latter will get you into our box with your own game ticket). We are posting this only on HoyaTalk (for obvious reasons) and asking that all attendees help us strategize about additional individuals and institutions to support the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation's work.

Please PM me and e-mail [e-mail] your name, Georgetown affiliation (if applicable), and a statement of less than 100 words about why you would like to attend this event. We will respond to you by 2 pm ET Friday about whether we can accommodate you. Thanks very much, and HOYA SAXA!
HoyaTMF

[Hoya TMF]

the foundation website is

www.dmf.org

[jgalt]

Wow, i cant go, but very cool!

[tashoya]

GREAT IDEA! Wish I wasn't in NY for the weekend.

Out of curiousity, is the foundation still doing the mosquito nets?

Great Hoya that Mr. Mutombo and an even better person.

[lichoya68]

GREAT IDEA CANT STAY FOR AFTER BUT LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP WITH IDEAS AND THOUGHTS FOR DEKES FOUNDATION GO HOYAS GO DEKE HE AND SO ARE GREAT ROLE MODELS BEAT MEMPHIS ;D ;D

[lichoya68]

PS JUST WENT TO THE WEBSITE ADNA WILL SEND IN A DONATION.. i know time sare tough but he deserves support for his great work... as does zo for his overton foundation and charities... nice to give something in these difficult times.. and great to support such great hoyas... its about more than bball go hoyas

[hoya00]

I was at the game, and it was awesome to see Dikembe introduced at center court, and win such an ugly game with young players. The game--and Dikemebe--make me proud to be a Hoya.

I met some of the alumni who responded to this post--great work all around, and a lot more to be done. The website is www.dmf.org.

[sead43]

and from what i saw, dikembe was cheering hard the whole time too. Go Hoya Family!!!!!!

[tashoya]

I'm with you lic. Guys like Deke remind us that whatever one's worries, there are those with more pressing issues. Maybe we could get the mods to put a permanent pin at the top on a thread relating to Deke's and other GTown alums charities. Seems like the right thing to do. Happy holidays to all.

[lichoya68]

great idea tashoya it is about more than bball yup go hoyas go deke zo and jt3 and all for all you do men and women for others AINT just a saying

[DanMcQ]

A little update on Dikembe in today's Boston Globe:

Not done
Once Dikembe Mutombo passes out his gifts, he hopes to return to the NBA for a final season, possibly with the Celtics.

"You'll see me in the next two weeks," Mutombo said. "I will be somewhere. I really need to go back to playing. I've just got to make sure that I go to a place where I can be happy. There are about four to five teams that I've been looking at and about seven teams that have shown interest. It's up to me to make my decision."

"The way Boston is playing right now with [Kevin Garnett], Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen, the team is heading in a direction toward winning another championship," Mutombo said. "It will be interesting if I made the decision to go there. It would be very good. I've been to the Finals twice [with Philadelphia and New Jersey]. I got close, but I walked away empty-handed. Maybe going to Boston would give me a chance to win.

"I would love to play until July and then retire after this season," added the eight-time All-Star. "My plan is to play this season. If my mind is set to play basketball, why not?"

The Dikembe Mutombo Foundation also recently announced its drive to gain donations by allowing contributions through text messaging. Founded in 1997, the foundation is attempting to eradicate many childhood diseases in the Democratic Republic of Congo. By text-messaging "Congo" to 90999, one can send a $5 donation to the foundation that will be charged to his or her cellphone bill.

[tashoya]

Great stuff. Thanks Dan.