Candace Parker appears at DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation charity event

Former Lady Vols’ basketball star Candace Parker appears at a charity event for DICK’S Sporting Goods.

Former University of Tennessee women’s basketball star Candace Parker assisted the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation.

The foundation provides female athletes from the ABC Pilsen basketball association. She assisted the sporting goods store at an event on Dec. 7.

The organization serves inner-city athletes from Parker’s hometown of Chicago with equipment.

Jan 2, 2014; Knoxville, TN, USA; University of Tennessee athletic director Dave Hart (left) and Lady Vol former player Candace Parker (left center) and daughter Lailaa Williams (bottom) and head coach emeritus Pat Summitt (right center) and head coach Holly Warlick (right) during the retirement ceremony of Parker’s jersey before the game against the LSU Tigers at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Parker, a former star for the Lady Vols and current WNBA player and studio analyst for TNT, appeared at the event virtually as the youth players received gifts from the Sports Matter Giving Truck.

The event was made possible by DICK’S Sporting Goods.

Parker was pleased to assist with the event.

“I love what DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is doing,” Parker said. “It means so much to be able to connect with kids that are excited about getting out and continuing to play sports.

“It’s been tough in 2020, but the holidays are about spreading cheer and giving.”

Parker plays for the Los Angeles Sparks.

Photo provided by The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation.