Yao lends a hand to quake victims

HOUSTON: Yao Ming has set up a foundation with a $2-million donation to rebuild schools in the earthquake-devastated areas of Sichuan province.

The foundation will help raise funds to build quake-resistant schools, the Houston Rockets' center said on Tuesday. Some of the money from US charities will be used to build schools in the US too.

"Everyone knows about the recent tragedy in China, the earthquake tragedy was the worst in history," said the NBA star. "For this reason, I am working to give back funds."