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byrondarnell66 · 05-06-2007, 11:45 AM

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By the time Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas ended the season last month, he had racked up 2,105 points, earning $215,000 for area schools -- 29 in the District -- that received donations from the three-time All-Star and team owners Abe and Irene Pollin for every point he scored.

As part of the "Gilbert Scores for Schools" program, 82 schools in the District, Maryland and Virginia received $100 each time Arenas made a shot. At the beginning of the season in October, Arenas held a drawing and chose 41 schools, one designated to receive a donation for each of the team's home games. The Pollins matched his offer and chose another 41 schools for the away games

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