Košarka je jedan od sportova koji ima jak uticaj u javnosti. Partizan, kao klub koji ima veliki ugled u Evropi pa i širom sveta, želi da naše košarkaške prijatelje obavesti o stanju u našoj zemlji. Najveće poplave u istoriji Srbije ugrozile su živote mnogih ljudi, nanele nezapamćenu materijalnu štetu i razorile sela i gradove. Košarkaški klub Partizan NIS upitio je na adresu Evrolige, FIBA i svih evroligaških klubova pismo u kojem ih poziva da svojim uticajem prošire vest o velikoj tragediji koja se desila, uključe se koliko god mogu u pomoć ugroženim područjima. Klub iz Humske će i u narednim danima predano raditi na kontaktiranju svih klubova, liga, pojedinaca iz košarkaškog sveta i u ime građana Srbije tražiti svaki vid pomoći koji su naši prijatelji spremni da učine. Verujemo da zajedno možemo da učinimo mnogo. Prenosimo tekst pisma u celosti: "Dear friends, Basketball community has strong influence and in these very difficult times for Serbia we need your attention and call to action.
As you probably know, heavy rain and floods have hit Serbia causing the evacuation of almost 25.000 people in five days. The area affected covers over more than 30 cities and villages in eight districts mostly in Central and Western Serbia. Many of them are without drinking water, electricity and communication, people lost their homes, villages and complete infrastructure is ruined; some areas can still be reached only from the air. In response to the disastrous floods in Serbia, people in our country are trying to help those who are directly affected. Numerous international organizations, charities, countries around the world, people from all the continents are helping people in Serbia. BC Partizan NIS together with players, former players and coaches will do everything to help our own people, but in this hard moment we also need your assistance. Basketball has significant influence, so, please help us spread the word and fundraise. Please use your influence in media, on fans, official sponsors and all the people of good will to spread the word and help. The people of the districts struck by the worst floods in history of Serbia are suffering and need it more than ever.
Any kind of your help will be highly appreciated and of great importance. Wire instruction (in EURO): Beneficiary: Ministry of Finance - Treasury Department Address: Pop Lukina 7-9, RS - 11000 Beograd - Serbia SWIFT: DEUTDEFF Account No.: RS35 9085 0461 9019 3230 80 Reference: Help for flooded Serbian regions Wire instruction (in USD): Beneficiary: Ministry of Finance - Treasury Department Address: Pop Lukina 7-9, RS - 11000 Beograd - Serbia SWIFT: BKTRUS33 Account No.: RS35 9085 0461 9019 3230 80 Reference: Help for flooded Serbian regions Please let us know about your intentions and actions you may organize. We can show that basketball community can make a difference and that we all are at the same side – one team with different colors, but the same goal. Basketball community is strong and as we share joy and great energy during sport season, we believe that in difficult moments we can raise awareness and help, all together as one team! Let’s win this match together! Sincerely yours, BC Partizan NIS Belgrade and People of Serbia Predrag Danilovic president"
