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The 19th annual Nick’s Kids Foundation Giveaway Luncheon, held on Tuesday at Saban Field in Bryant-Denny Stadium, was a success. This year’s event received a $5 million donation from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to the Saban Center, the largest contribution the initiative has received to date.
Nick Saban's daughter Kristen celebrated the gift on Instagram, posting a photo of her father receiving the ceremonial check with the caption:
“Incredible generosity from our friends at @poarchbandofcreekindians - together we can make a difference for the future of our children’s education ❤️”
The Saban Center, currently being built in Tuscaloosa, is designed to provide STEM and arts education to children across Alabama. The Sabans joined state and city officials to break ground on the Saban Center on Thursday.
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“Your generosity, your vision will help this next generation of children that will have a lasting impact across our state,” Miss Terry said during the ceremony at the luncheon.
PCI Chairwoman Stephanie Bryan praised the Sabans’ vision and leadership.
“A vision without a plan is a failed reality,” she said. “For all of you that know the Sabans, they know how to do it right.”
Nick Saban believes his legacy lies in the work he’s done outside of football
Although Nick Saban is known for turning Alabama into a national contender, he and Miss Terry have always believed that their real work has been outside of football, especially in education.
“25 years from now, everybody’s gonna forget about how many games you won, how many championships you won and all that,” Saban said. “But we’re going to have a children’s learning center that’s going to be our legacy in this community for many, many years to come.
"Because when we’re long gone, there’s still going to be kids using that learning center to create opportunities for their future.”
The Saban Center is a $100 million campus being built through a partnership with the city. It will bring together educational and cultural institutions, including the Tuscaloosa Children’s Theatre, Ignite and the Alabama State STEM Hub. Funding for the project includes a $12 million donation from the Nick’s Kids Foundation and an $8 million personal pledge from Nick Saban and Miss Terry.
