Philadelphia 76ers partner Michael Rubin took a break from the NBA playoffs this week to give back off the court.
We hear the Fanatics mogul had an unexpected, heartwarming reunion at one charity stop.
Rubin’s Fanatics brand launched its first Global Impact Day on Wednesday, a day of service in which more than 4,000 employees across 10 countries volunteered to help local communities.
Rubin volunteered in New York City at the nonprofit’s Citymeals on Wheels. The businessman and his colleagues started the day by delivering food to elderly city residents.
“They were delivering food and checking in on people, seeing how their day was going,” a volunteer told Page Six.
We hear that the Fanatics team then headed to Room to Grow, which provides critical support to new families.
As Rubin got off the elevator, he ran into fellow CEO and old friend Akilah King of Room to Grow. “They had not seen each other in years, it was totally unplanned,” said a source.
King was then showing Rubin and others how to “sort, organize, clean and prepare donations of baby items” to provide for families in need.
Employees helped at 200 various sites, including Habitat for Humanity and Boys and Girls Clubs, donating 15,000-plus hours overall.
“Global Impact Day. Thank you to the more than 4,000 Fanatics associates around the world who took part in our inaugural day to give back and made a difference in their communities,” Rubin later tweeted. “This is just the beginning!”
Meanwhile, on the court, the 76ers wrapped up their series against the Raptors in Toronto.
Next up they will face the Miami Heat.