South Carolina Gamecocks standouts Chloe Kitts and Collin Murray-Boyles have announced that they are donating their entire $10 million in bonuses and sponsorship earnings to fund a homeless shelter project in Camden, South Carolina.
The gift will help build 200 units of transitional housing for families and individuals in need β marking one of the largest known charitable acts by current college athletes in history.
βWeβve been given a platform β and itβs our responsibility to do something meaningful with it,β said Kitts during an emotional press conference. βThereβs no reason people in our own community should go without a safe place to sleep.β
A Legacy Beyond the Court
Kitts, a rising star on the womenβs basketball team and a national champion, and Murray-Boyles, a powerhouse forward for the menβs squad, have both built enormous followings for their athletic talent. But now, theyβre making headlines for a completely different reason β putting people over profit.
βWe didnβt grow up with a lot. We remember what struggle feels like,β Murray-Boyles added. βThis is about dignity. Itβs about giving people a shot.β
The duoβs $10 million contribution β a mix of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) earnings, bonuses, and brand sponsorships β will fully fund the shelterβs construction, staffing, and operations for the next five years.
The Community Reacts
Camden residents and local leaders have responded with overwhelming gratitude.
βThis isnβt just a donation β itβs a miracle,β said Marsha Leighton, director of the Camden Outreach Center. βThese young people are showing the world what leadership truly looks like.β
The project is expected to break ground in early fall, with construction aimed to be completed by late 2026. The 200-unit facility will include family housing, mental health support services, job training programs, and a community garden β all designed to help residents not just survive, but rebuild.
Setting a New Standard
At a time when NIL debates swirl around college athletics, Kitts and Murray-Boyles are redefining what power, purpose, and influence can look like. Their donation is not just a generous gesture β itβs a powerful message:
Athletes arenβt just game-changers. They can be life-changers.
As the news spreads across the nation, fans, celebrities, and fellow athletes are pouring out support online, calling the Gamecock stars βreal heroesβ and βlegends on and off the court.β
With this bold act, Chloe Kitts and Collin Murray-Boyles havenβt just etched their names into South Carolina sports history β theyβve built a legacy that will uplift generations to come.