 In April 2010, Gay was awarded the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for March in recognition of his service to the Memphis community, particularly his ongoing support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.As a result, a $5,000 donation was given by the NBA on behalf of Gay to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.Gay, who wore number 22 with Memphis, personally donated $22,222 to the hospital.