BREAKING: Memphis Grizzlies Superstar Ja Morant Launches “A Hope Rising Foundation” to Transform the Lives of Children with Disabilities — Providing Free Healthcare, Basic Needs, and Endless Love to the Kids of Tennessee — What an Angel in Human Form
Memphis, TN — June 21, 2025
In a world often clouded by controversy and chaos, a beam of radiant light has pierced through — and it comes in the form of Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant.
In a heartfelt press conference held this morning at the FedExForum, Morant stunned the world not with a dunk or a clutch three-pointer, but with an act of profound humanity. The two-time NBA All-Star officially launched “A Hope Rising Foundation”, a nonprofit organization dedicated to uplifting and transforming the lives of children with disabilities across the state of Tennessee.
Standing beside children, parents, healthcare workers, and community leaders, Morant spoke through tears, revealing the inspiration behind the foundation.
> “This isn’t about basketball. This is about love. About dignity. About showing every child that they matter, that they are seen, and that they are deeply loved,” he said, gripping the microphone with emotion.
A Mission Rooted in Compassion
The Hope Rising Foundation promises to deliver free healthcare services, basic needs like food and shelter, mobility equipment, educational support, and therapeutic care to children who are often neglected by the system. But the heart of the mission goes even deeper — to foster a community of hope, inclusion, and unconditional love.
The foundation’s first major project, already underway, is the construction of “The Hope Village” in rural Shelby County — a fully accessible campus that will offer housing, a medical clinic, learning centers, and a state-of-the-art therapy and recreation center.
> “Some of these kids have never had a proper checkup, never had a meal without worry, never played on a swing built for them,” Morant added. “We’re about to change that — for good.”
From Hoops to Healing
Morant, who has faced his share of challenges and criticisms in the past, said this new chapter represents his deepest personal calling. Long known for his electrifying athleticism on the court, he’s now showing that the biggest leaps he’s making are off the court — into the lives of those who need him most.
The announcement was met with tears and thunderous applause, especially from families of children living with disabilities. Mothers and fathers clutched their children close, some weeping openly as they thanked Morant for seeing their struggles.
A Movement Already in Motion
Within hours of the foundation’s launch, donations flooded in. Major corporations including FedEx, Nike, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital pledged millions in support. But Morant made it clear: “This foundation is not about big money. It’s about big hearts.”
He has personally committed a staggering $8 million of his own earnings to fund the foundation’s initial programs, while also dedicating his offseason to hands-on work — visiting families, volunteering at hospitals, and advocating for inclusive policies in Tennessee’s education and healthcare systems.
What’s Next? A Legacy of Light
From buzzer-beaters to building brighter futures, Ja Morant is redefining what it means to be a star. In the words of one young girl in a wheelchair who was at the launch:
> “I used to think superheroes only lived in movies. But now, I know one lives right here in Memphis.”
With A Hope Rising Foundation, Ja Morant isn’t just changing lives. He’s rewriting what it means to live with purpose. And in doing so, he’s proving to the world that the biggest victories don’t happen on the scoreboard — they happen in the hearts you heal.
Leave a Reply