MANILA, Philippines — Alaska Aces head coach Jeff Cariaso announced on Wednesday that he is donating Php100,000 to PBA personnel affected by the delay of the season.
Cariaso said the pledge is set to help those who are "severely affected" by the suspension of the games.
To coincide with the PBA’s initiative to support those people who are not regular employees, I am making a pledge to donate 100k ( Alaska 50k, REB 25k, Me 25k ) to our hard working PBA game day personnel who are severely affected by the cancellation/ delay of our season.
— Jeff Cariaso (@thejet_22) March 18, 2020
The tactician cited personnel who do not have monthly salaries like statisticians, table officials, gate keepers and entertainment personnel.
"These individuals are the hard working people behind the scenes that allow players and teams to showcase what we do best," Cariaso wrote on twitter.
They complete the platform and pave the way each and every play date.
My goal is to make up for the at least 2 months worth of wages for those individuals relying heavily on the games. If anyone would like to help out, kindly message me personally.
God bless you. Coach Jeff— Jeff Cariaso (@thejet_22) March 18, 2020
"My goal is to make up for at least 2 months worth of wages for those individuals relying heavily on the games," he added.
Cariaso also made a call to action to anyone who would want to help him in the endeavor.
Like Cariaso, players and teams from the NBA have also pledged to ease the financial blow of the coronavirus situation to its arena and team staff.