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“She took us to work and showed us her day because she was always coming home saying she’s tired and we were wondering why. It provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.” Rudy’s mother, Rae, would sometimes bring him and his siblings to work with her, an experience that has stuck with Rudy years later. “But looking back…I realize that she was really pushing herself to make sure we were happy.”Īccording to their Web site, the national Head Start Association “is the most successful, longest-running, national school readiness program in the United States. I didn’t realize that until I got a little bit older, but I really realized my mom worked really hard to make sure we felt as if we were ok,” says Gay. “My mom struggled to make us comfortable. He’s continued growing his profile in the community this season, and was so affected by the scenes of devastation he saw in the aftermath of the tornadoes that hit the Hickory Hill area that he, along with teammates Mike Conley and Kwame Brown, donated $3000 to the Hickory Hill Boys and Girls Club.Īnd while he now has the independence wealth can provide, Gay had a modest upbringing, and is truly appreciative of how hard his mother, a director at a Baltimore Head Start agency, worked to keep he and his siblings healthy and happy. “Coming from Baltimore and dealing with the same things these kids are dealing with, I think it was important for me to get out here and show them I grew up just like them.” I think it’s good for the kids to see exactly who the person is that’s playing in the jersey,” he says. “I just wanted to show people my personality on and off the court. Gay is outgoing and engaging, and became an instant hit with everyone he came in contact with, especially kids. And he didn’t just show up, pose for photos and go home. While many rookies and young players can initially be uncomfortable at community events, Gay embraced the opportunity to get out and take part in whatever he was asked to do.
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While he’s still learning how to be the go-to guy on the court, last season as a rookie he quickly became a go-to guy off the court. But anyone who knows Gay wouldn’t be surprised, because even being just 21, he’s already got a sense of perspective that belies his young age.
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That’s right, not only did he not bring his friends to come live with him in Memphis, but they get third billing after his girlfriend and his mom.