Russell Westbrook Makes a Generous Gesture Towards Students in Houston Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook donated 650 computers to underprivileged students in the city of Houston. While the schools remain shut amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Westbrook made the donation to give students access to digital learning.

Multiple sources reported that Westbrook’s Why Not Foundation teamed with non-profit Comp-U-Dopt to provide computers to children who might otherwise not have had access to them.

“The generous gift from the Russell Westbrook Why Not Foundation will allow us to significantly increase our inventory and ensure we can continue to close the gap for Houston families most in need,” Colin Dempsey of Comp-U-Dopt told AFP.

“One in 3 economically disadvantaged students in the Houston area lack access to a computer at home. With the outbreak of Covid19 and the closure of schools, there is an immediate need to get more computers to students and families without access at home.”

Houston City Mayor Sylvester Turner’s office has also helped in the distribution of the computers. “Russell Westbrook proves why he is a champion on and off the court,” Turner said. “This donation will be a game-changer for many students and their families coping with the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.”

About Why not? – An initiative from Russell Westbrook

With an aim to serve the community and inspire the lives of the children, Westbrook founded the organization Why Not? in 2012.

“Russell Westbrook and his brother were taught to ask “Why Not?” every time they were told they could not do something.  It is this encouragement and strength that Russell and his family want to spread to children across the country,” the website of “Why Not?” reads about the foundation.

To distribute computers in Houston, they teamed up with a non-profit- Comp-U-Dopt. John Osha founded Comp-U-Dopt in 2007 with a mission to provide education to all children. In the last four weeks, they have given almost 1,000 computers to families in Houston.