Ohm Youngmisuk: Steve and Connie Ballmer helped complete renovations on all 350 LA public basketball courts in 4 years. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti said it was a $10-million-plus project. Ballmer said by the time the Clips’ new arena is done it will have taken 10 years. So he called this “kick ass!”
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Todd Gurley to be honored by LA mayor for medical and mental health assistance efforts
Todd Gurley is being honored for helping provide access to medical and mental health services in Los Angeles.
Todd Gurley may not be a member of the Rams anymore, but he’s still a part of the Los Angeles community. And he’s going to be honored for his work in the city.
On Wednesday, Gurley will be recognized by Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetty and councilman Curren Price for helping provide access to medical and mental health services to those in need. In addition to Gurley, rapper YG and Telehealth Van owner Dion Rambo will also be honored.
According to the release, Gurley partnered with TeleHealth Van earlier this year to help bring mental health solutions to people in need. In TeleHealth Van’s first year, Gurley played a part in helping the company book more than 5,000 appointments.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is honoring Todd Gurley today for his efforts in providing access to medical and mental health services to those in need in the LA area. pic.twitter.com/OoA3fUgy5K
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 26, 2021
Gurley spent the first five years of his career with the Rams, four of which were in Los Angeles. He was cut last offseason and signed with the Falcons, spending 2020 in Atlanta. He remains a free agent but continues to do some impressive work in the Los Angeles community.
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