Deep ties between the United States and the Philippines include sports. American boxing fans thrilled at the performances of boxing champion Manny Pacquaio. But he is far from the only athlete of Filipino blood on the scene.
Here is what others and what they are saying about the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda:
Erik Spoelstra, coach, Miami Heat
Spoelstra, whose mother is from the Philippines, will appear in a public service announcement forUNICEF to help raise funds for the relief efforts.
SEND HELP TO THE VISAYAS NOW TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE because a lot of people have not yet eaten for 2-3 days now.... http://t.co/Fhsgd3HYzS
— Erik Spoelstra Heat (@spoelstraheat) November 10, 2013
SEND YOUR DONATIONS: Typhoon YOLANDA The typhoon devastation is total & really unimaginable. Electricity,... http://t.co/FSMQza8S5q
— Erik Spoelstra Heat (@spoelstraheat) November 10, 2013
Nonito Donaire Jr., boxer
Dedicating my fight to uplift the Filipinos spirits. Our indomitable spirit has been recognized WORLDWIDE, even... http://t.co/q2DNnCNGDD
— Nonito Donaire Jr. (@filipinoflash) November 10, 2013
Doug Baldwin, wide receiver, Seattle Seahawks (retweet)
Please join me in praying for the Philippines: pic.twitter.com/E43h0CKdsW
— Bible Time (@Bible_Time) November 9, 2013
And others from around the world of sport:
Join the @NBA family in support of those impacted by the typhoon that has devastated parts of the philippines.http://t.co/m2OZnc35BT
— Caron Butler (@realtuffjuice) November 11, 2013
The teams observe a moment of silence for the victims of the typhoon in the Philippines. #FCBLive
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 10, 2013
My thoughts are with the people of the Philippines following the devastating typhoon. Learn how you can help: http://t.co/gbHCdlhP74
— Victor Oladipo (@VicOladipo) November 10, 2013
Join the @NBA Family in support of @UNICEF @WorldVision & @RedCross to help those impacted by Philippines typhoon. http://t.co/WgqT0o1ihi
— NBA Cares (@nbacares) November 10, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims affected by typhoon Yolanda in Philippines. Aking mga saloobin at panalangin ay sa Pilipinas
— Serge Ibaka (@sergeibaka9) November 9, 2013
Prayers go out to the Philipines!!! http://t.co/WtgBC3AXYd
— Metta World Peace (@MettaWorldPeace) November 9, 2013
My heart goes out to the everyone affected by the horrible typhoon in the Philippines. I'm sending my prayers to you.
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) November 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the Philippines http://t.co/BMgIHviXlo
— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) November 9, 2013
Please donate to @philredcross to help victims of #typhoon #haiyan No amount is too small! http://t.co/mYhQIrmalH
— Lennox Lewis (@LennoxLewis) November 10, 2013
The NBA and the NBPA have donated $250K to UNICEF in support of emergency relief related to the typhoon in the Philippines.— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) November 10, 2013
60 metric tons of supplies heading to the #Philippines - water, sanitation, medicine, shelter, nutrition: http://t.co/XKeb6vUg6c #UNICEF
— UNICEF USA (@unicefusa) November 10, 2013