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The Jazz team, the positive that caused the suspension of the NBA, has given a part of that amount (100,000 euros) to the French health care system and the fight against the coronavirus

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French Utah Jazz pvot Rudy Gobert, whose coronavirus positive caused the suspension of the NBA, has donated more than $ 500,000 – more than € 448,000 – to contribute to the aid fund of his team's pavilion, Vivint Smart Home Arena, and to help social services related to the fight against COVID-19.

Thus, providing $ 200,000 to part-time workers at the local stadium in Utah Jazz They are unable to work due to the postponement of NBA games and other entertainment events.

In addition, the international won an additional $ 100,000, each, to help families affected by the pandemic in Utah and Oklahoma City, and 100,000 euros to french healthcare system. Emerging areas of pressing need include childcare assistance for healthcare workers as well as caregivers for the elderly.

“I am excited by the tireless efforts and care of people around the world to those affected by COVID-19, especially in my own communities in Utah and France, in addition to my appreciation of and attention to the state of Oklahoma, and of course, and to my Utah Jazz family, “Gobert explained.

“I know there are countless ways people have been affected. These donations are a small token that reflects my appreciation and support to all affected and are the first of many steps to take to try to do something positive while continuing to learn. more about COVID-19 and educating others. Thank you very much, “he concluded.

More than 800 part-time employees work during events at the Vivint Smart Home Arena in various areas, such as food service, security, guest services, and surveillance. With this crisis, they have had to suspend four concerts that will take place now at the end of April and the Jazz's ten home games before the season was suspended.