Country music star Chris Stapleton's donation to the Special Olympics chapter in his home county was a welcome surprise! More here.
Country music superstar and Kentucky native Chris Stapleton never forgets where he comes from or to help out. The Johnson County Special Olympics chapter was recently surprised by Chris Stapleton’s donation of $5,000 from his charitable Outlaw State of Kind fund.
“We really don’t know where or how he got the initiative to send us money,” Johnson County Special Olympics Local Coordinator Brenda Dyer shared with Eastern Kentucky’s WYMT news outlet. “It’s kind of a surprise right now. No one seems to know.”
The organization is grateful for the star’s generosity and plans to purchase new uniforms for their athletes.
“We’ve got lots and lots of love and kudos for Chris, a good homeboy who takes care of his people back at home. No matter what the activity or group, he’s always willing to lend a hand,” Dyer added.
According to Stapleton’s website the Outlaw State of Kind fund was founded in 2016 and supports a variety of causes that are close to Chris and wife Morgane‘s heart. The charitable fund is also administered by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
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