Julius Randle's community work started before his first NBA game, with a charity tournament at his old high school for children fighting cancer. In New York it grew into food relief, a per-three-pointer pledge for a Bronx school, and something rarer: a star speaking openly about his own mental health so others feel able to ask for help.
The Cure Cancer Jam
Before his rookie season with the Lakers, Randle organised the Julius Randle Cure Cancer Jam, a 3-on-3 basketball event at his alma mater, Prestonwood Christian Academy in Texas. The event raised awareness and funds for the TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Food Relief for New York
During the pandemic, Randle teamed up with Bobby Portis and HelloFresh to contribute $180,000 to City Harvest, New York's largest food rescue organisation, helping feed families across the city.
$500 for Every Three-Pointer
Randle pledged $500 to the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School in the Bronx for every three-pointer he made, with the money supporting the school's literacy and mathematics programs. The running total passed $38,000 during the 2023-24 season alone.
Community Assist Award
Randle was named the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for January 2024. The NBA donated $10,000 in his name to MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering, which Randle and his wife Kendra chose because, as parents of two boys, children's cancer research is close to their hearts.
Speaking Openly About His Own Struggles
Randle has spoken publicly about battling depression and anxiety during his final Knicks season, when a shoulder injury ended his year and he withdrew from his family. He credits his wife Kendra and mental health treatment, including work with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen, for his recovery, and he shares his story so others know asking for help is a strength.
Showing Up for Kids
Over the years Randle has volunteered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, local Boys & Girls Clubs and Toys for Tots, and in 2024 he joined a Skechers campaign donating shoes to young basketball fans in the Philippines.
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