WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JD Sports, adidas, and Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards will present a $10,000 donation to Simon Elementary School in Washington, D.C., on Friday, June 6.
The donation stems from Edwards’ March 2025 appearance on Community Voices, a JD Sports social media series that features celebrities, athletes, and activists to amplify and fund underrepresented voices. During the episode, and in honor of Women’s History Month, Edwards discussed the women who have inspired her, her WNBA journey, and her passion for giving back. In support of her commitment to community, JD Sports partnered with adidas to contribute funds toward a new media center at Simon Elementary, located in D.C.’s Ward 8. The school, situated near the Mystics training facility, serves many young Mystics fans—most of whom had never met a professional player before. Edwards first visited Simon through a friend’s connection, and her ongoing relationship with the students and school staff inspired her to direct the donation there.
“Ultimately, I’m just so grateful to JD Sports and adidas for helping me do this,” said Edwards. “The school plans to use the donation to build a media center that supports STEAM programming, helping kids learn coding and how to use technology like iPads and laptops. Giving these kids a chance to just be kids with access to great technology means a lot to me.”
Edwards and Principal Franchita Eborn will present the donation during a special ceremony at the school on June 6. As part of the celebration, Simon Elementary will receive a Washington Mystics jersey signed by Edwards.
MEDIA & CONTENT CAPTURE AVAILABILITY
DATE: Friday, June 6
TIME: Media Arrival and Set Up Time – 8:15 – 8:30 AM ET. Event Start Time – 8:45 AM ET.
- Capture photos and video of the check and signed jersey presentation led by Principal Franchita Eborn on behalf of JD Sports. Principal Eborn and Aaliyah Edwards will also be present and available for interviews.
WHERE: Simon Elementary School
- 401 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
- Media should enter through the front door and will be directed to the gymnasium.
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