Ron Artest Will Go Through and Raffle Title Ring for Charity

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Ron Artest has decided to go through with his promise and will reportedly raffle the title ring he won with the Los Angeles Lakers last season for mental-health awareness, according to ESPN.

Tickets will be $2, and there will be a minimum purchase of five tickets. The ring will be on sale for the public at his website.

The proceeds from the raffle will go to his non-profit organization, Xcel University, which will then select two charities that are in place to increase mental-health awareness.

One charity in Los Angeles and one national charity that supports awareness and remedies for mental illnesses will receive the money. Artest, who has been a controversial figure during his 11 years in the league, won his first NBA championship last season.

Artest seeks to erase the negative stigma associated with mental illness and those who seek therapy.

The Lakers will receive their rings during halftime of their opening night game on Oct. 26 against the Houston Rockets. More details of the raffle will be revealed soon.

 

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