The time, 6:30 am.
The Place, 1850 S. Columbus Boulevard in Philadelphia, PA.
Today Chandra and I are preparing to do promotional shots of boxing legend Bernard Hopkins. Together with Boost Mobile and Power 99 at a BP Gas Station to raise money for the Make A Way Foundation, founded by Bernard and Shirley Hopkins. They gave away up to 50$ in gas, and if you just so happened to have a boost mobile phone, 20$ in call credits to your phone.
Can you just imagine, boxing legend Bernard Hopkins pumping your gas?
Many hometown supporters and friends showed up to show love and support for the foundation. There was over a hundred cars lined up waiting for a chance to take a picture with Bernard and receive their free gas. Fox news and Eddie F did interviews, and Boost Mobile reps walked around with jugs collecting donations. It was a very busy morning, and inspiring watching even the youngest children give all the change they had to support the foundation. Bernard gave some kids and an older gentleman some money to donate, because they didn't have any to spare. I thought it was amazing to watch these people come together and have a great time raising money for inner city youth. As the event started to wind down, Bernard even let some kids play in his Bentley.
It was a great event and I was honored to photograph and shake hands with a legend.
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