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(Memphis 1/13/2010) On the court Grizzlies Power Forward Zach Randolph is used to making power moves. Wednesday he scored major points off the court footing the bill to restore power to Jerry Powell's Clearpool Circle home.
"He's wonderful. He's a blessing from God!" exclaimed Jerry Powell.
Powell's been without utilities for about two months. Her job slashed her hours and MLGW cut her power after she racked up a $600 bill.
Now the heat is back on thanks to Randolph's kindness. He's agreed to pay the overdue bills for Powell and fourteen other MLGW customers.
Randolph says their problems hit close to home.
"I've been in a situation like this. A single parent, have brothers and sisters and no electricity. Mom couldn't pay the water bill."
After officially signing for the Powell's bill, Randolph signed some autographs he passed the family tickets to Friday night's game.
One more assists to help a family in need.
"As I said before you're a blessing. The Powell family loves you."
- Grizzlies Forward assists 15 people pay their MLGW bill
- Zach Randolph says having no utilities hits close to home
- Growing up there were times his mom couldn't pay the bill
(Memphis 1/13/2010) On the court Grizzlies Power Forward Zach Randolph is used to making power moves. Wednesday he scored major points off the court footing the bill to restore power to Jerry Powell's Clearpool Circle home.
"He's wonderful. He's a blessing from God!" exclaimed Jerry Powell.
Powell's been without utilities for about two months. Her job slashed her hours and MLGW cut her power after she racked up a $600 bill.
Now the heat is back on thanks to Randolph's kindness. He's agreed to pay the overdue bills for Powell and fourteen other MLGW customers.
Randolph says their problems hit close to home.
"I've been in a situation like this. A single parent, have brothers and sisters and no electricity. Mom couldn't pay the water bill."
After officially signing for the Powell's bill, Randolph signed some autographs he passed the family tickets to Friday night's game.
One more assists to help a family in need.
"As I said before you're a blessing. The Powell family loves you."
