Two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry and his wife, Ayesha Curry, have found a way to support Davidson College. The Currys have launched the Curry Family Women’s Athletic Initiative, a scholarship fund that will immediately help 200 women playing sports at the North Carolina-based institution.
Curry announced his latest effort by posting a video to his Instagram. The three-time NBA champion explained that he was inspired to give back because of what the school has done for him and how special Black women have helped him progress throughout his life.
“The reason I am who I am today is also because of strong, powerful women who have poured into my life all these years,” Curry said.
“Now, as the father of two girls I want them to grow up without any boundaries on their futures.”
Davidson College thanked the Currys for their contribution and hopes others will soon follow in their footsteps.
“The Currys’ gift and vision provide an unprecedented push forward for Davidson Athletics and our exceptional scholar-athletes,” Davidson College Athletic Director Chris Clunie told ESPN.
“Beyond Davidson, the Currys are sending an important message about addressing the broad inequity in women’s athletics and the importance of unlocking opportunities today and into the future.”
