Since the All-Star break, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has been sidelined by a lingering back injury, missing all but two games and her last seven consecutive contests. Despite her time away from the court, Reese made headlines on Saturday for her selfless efforts off the court. Partnering with Reebok and the Angel C. Reese Foundation, she hosted a back-to-school event at International Sports Chicago on the Northwest Side.
Angel Reese Receives Praise for Selfless Act Amid Injury originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Since the All-Star break, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has been sidelined by a lingering back injury, missing all but two games and her last seven consecutive contests.
Her absence has contributed to the Sky’s steep decline in the standings, as the team currently sits at 8-25 with 11 games remaining in the regular season.
Despite her time away from the court, Reese made headlines on Saturday for her selfless efforts off the court. Partnering with Reebok and the Angel C. Reese Foundation, she hosted a back-to-school event at International Sports Chicago on the Northwest Side.
Attendees enjoyed live entertainment, free food, and 2,000 children received backpacks along with a complimentary salon visit for a haircut ahead of the new school year.
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The Angel C. Reese Foundation wrote, "2,000 Students! Our Back-to-School Bash was a true community effort, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing partners, sponsors, community organizations, and volunteers."
Reese responded on social media: "Every city I've played in, I've been blessed enough to have a back-to-school event. Thank you to everyone who helped put this together. Shoutout to the Westside of Chicago! To my new little brothers & sisters: I hope & pray I was able to help you feel more prepared and confident for this school year. YOU GOT THIS!"
Every city I've played in, I've been blessed enough to have a back to school event. Thank you everyone who helped put this together.
— Angel Reese (@Reese10Angel) August 18, 2025
Shoutout to the Westside of Chicago! 🙏🏽
To my new little brothers & sisters:
I hope & pray I was able to help you feel more prepared and confident… https://t.co/Jc48ko66F0
Reese received widespread praise for giving back to the Chicago community, a city she has fully embraced since being drafted in 2024.
"Thank you Angel for always giving back," a fan said.
Someone else added, "Thank you for all you do Angel. Keep going."
Another person wrote, "Shoutout to @Reese10Angel for giving back to the youth."
"That’s how you get back to the community my goat," a fan reacted.
One more fan commented, "giving back >>>>>>>"
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared.
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