LA Knight makes ‘significant’ donation to hometown United Way
LA Knight has made a sizable donation to help support his hometown community in Hagerstown, Maryland.
The United Way of Washington County, Maryland shared this week that Knight (Shaun Ricker) donated $20,000 to the organization prior to Christmas. Knight is originally from Hagerstown and received the key to the city in 2023.
“I was truly honored to receive the key to the city. Now, it’s my turn to give back to the community that has given me so much,” the former WWE United States Champion said. “I decided to make this investment because I trust United Way to allocate these funds where they are most needed. I hope that this contribution inspires others to consider how they can support our local neighbors in their own unique ways.”
The United Way chapter said they were “thrilled” to receive this donation and would be using it to help aid the most vulnerable members of the community, including individuals and pets who are facing food insecurity.
“This significant donation will immediately help the United Way support our community’s most vulnerable members, particularly the ALICE population (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed),” the organization wrote. “Additionally, this funding will help United Way’s partner nonprofits that provide food security programs for children and support a local pet food bank program.”
Knight, 43, is currently a member of the WWE Raw roster. He was taken out by The Vision in an injury angle last month, but Dave Meltzer notes that Knight is expected to be back for the Royal Rumble if not before then.
The United Way is a large charitable network that aims to assist local communities and “strengthen their resilience by advancing health, youth opportunities, and financial security.”
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