Milwaukee Diaper Mission: Giannis, partner shed light on growing need
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and his partner Mariah Riddlesprigger shared their support for Milwaukee Diaper Mission on Monday, Sept. 11.
The pair discussed the growing diaper need in the Milwaukee are during a news conference leading up to National Diaper Need Awareness Week.
"Being able to empathize with other moms and what they are going through. See how much of a struggle it is – and knowing that other moms need to decide between food and diapers and different things like that. I just can't imagine," Riddlesprigger said. "I'm so blessed that I'm not in that situation. And I just want to help as many moms and as many families in general – like grandmas, grandpas, whoever."
Mariah Riddlesprigger
According to a news release, a new study found that 1 in 2 U.S. families now experience diaper need.
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Antetokounmpo and Riddlesprigger also volunteered by packing and loading boxes of diapers for two local distribution partners: Proveedoras Unidas Association and Metcalfe Park Community Bridges.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Baby #3 on the way
Giannis and Mariah took some time during Monday's news conference to talk about their baby-to-be.
"I'm feeling very pregnant," Riddlesprigger said. "Hopefully very soon, ya know. Giannis and me are very private, but hopefully the baby comes very soon. But I'm feeling good. I'm on my feet, went to the zoo yesterday, had a good walk around. So, I'm pushing through. But I'm very excited. It's our third. Our other two boys are excited, so we'll see how it goes."
Mariah Riddlesprigger
Mariah mentioned the couple's other two boys are very excited – and Giannis echoed that.
"This is exciting. We want to have a big family," Antetokounmpo said. "I know my two boys are extremely excited to meet their little sister and protect her, and spend time with her and play with her and grow up with her. Very excited for this pregnancy, for this baby when it comes."
Mariah mentioned Giannis has been a great partner – getting her ice cream when she wants it.