The Boston Celtics transformed some of their most exciting on-court play in the month of November (National Diabetes Month) into some serious funds to help fight diabetes, according to a press release circulated by the team. Per the Celtics, they have partnered with Sun Life U.S. to donate $125,000 to the YMCA of Greater Boston to "help people improve their day-to-day health and avoid or better manage type 2 diabetes."
Each dunk made by the Celtics in November generated $1000 in donations from Sun Life, and was matched up to $25,000 by the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation. Starting Celtics center Neemias Queta (22 dunks) and backup Boston forward Josh Minott (10 dunks) led all players on the team with the flushes generating that hefty sum.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"Diabetes continues to be linked to a wide range of factors and is a major health risk that can lead to more challenging health conditions," commented David Shapiro, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Boston (YGB).
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 20: A view of the Boston Celtics Championship Banners at TD Garden on April 20, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)"We are so appreciative of our deeply committed partners, Sun Life and the Celtics, who have both elevated awareness, education, and YGB’s programming that provides the knowledge, tools and routines for health and thriving," he added.
"In partnership, we are able to reach so many more of our neighbors of all ages across Greater Boston."
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