It's already been more than a month since the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech, though measured in news cycles, it may as well have been a year ago. In a classy move, the New York Yankees have taken a large step to help those affected by the tragedy. From the New York Times:The Yankees will contribute $1 million to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund, which helps the families and victims of the shootings at Virginia Tech last month. Charles Steger, the president of Virginia Tech, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch tonight at Yankee Stadium as part of a pregame ceremony.In some cases, it's easy to look at a public donation and wonder if it's being done more for P.R. purposes than altruistic reasons, but you have to take someone seriously any time they start writing checks with two commas. A million bucks is a lot of dough (even if it is just one start by Roger Clemens ...) and I'm sure those who will receive the money appreciate it no matter where it's coming from. But I'm curious ... just how soon will the Red Sox be announcing their donation of $1,000,001?
(via Ben Maller)




