The Game’s generous spirit is still going strong. The Compton, California rapper’s latest campaign is a fundraiser for Isaiah Cooper, a 16-year-old who just finished a solo trip across the United States, becoming the youngest Black pilot to do so.
Now, Cooper has his sights on becoming the youngest pilot to perform a solo mission around the world when he turns 18. The Game donated $1,000 to a GoFundMe campaign whose final goal is $45,000 for the teenager’s trip. Cooper hails from Compton as well and, in the description for the crowd-source page, explains how training at Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum in the city helped him get out of a life of trouble.
“My main goal is to become a productive young man with a future in aviation, and not a statistic,” he says.
The Game explains why it was important to him to help the teenager in his journey and asks others to spend the time and money to support the cause.
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“This trip will have costs of things he will need to complete it, fuel, food equipment etc….. so PLEASE CLICK THE LINK IN MY BIO & DONATE ANYTHING you can to help him accomplish his dream….” he says in his call to action. “As usual, I will start with a donation of $1,000 in hopes that by the end of the day we have ALL helped him reach his goal of $45,000…… It takes us ALL to support one another…… IF YOU CARE & WANT TO BE APART OF THE SOLUTION, SHOW IT.”
The Game and his son, Harlem Taylor, raised more than $50,000 for Arkansas police officer Tommy Norland via the same crowd-sourcing site. He also started the “Yo Mama, My Mama” campaign where he bought $1,000 worth of groceries for a mother of eight.
He has been leading the way in reconciling the urban community with law enforcement as he and Snoop Dogg led a peaceful rally to meet with the LAPD after several shootings made national headlines. The West Coast legends also held a summit for Los Angeles gang members where they were challenged to step up as leaders for their communities. A peace treaty was signed between various members of the Bloods and Crips.
To donate to Isaiah Cooper, click here.
