While sports teams continue to navigate through the effects of COVID-19 this has not gotten in the way of them helping and giving back to the community in these times of need.  

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— Bismack Biyombo (@bismackbiyombo0) August 16, 2016

As COVID-19 struck North America, we saw the drastic effects of this pandemic, job losses, reduced wages, lack of healthcare. This had a huge impact on everyone’s lives. Lots of celebrity’s and athletes quickly acted in any way they could. A sports agency called Octagon brought together some of the biggest names in sports to create Athletes for Relief, a fundraising tool to raise money for families affected by COVIID-19. 

Another way athletes are helping out is through their own efforts. For example, Charlotte Hornets’ Bismack Biyombo donated 1 million dollars’ worth of medical supplies to his home country of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Former NBA player Mike Conley donated $200,000 to five communities that helped shape who he is today.  

Athletes have been leading by example during these times. It has been very inspirational for our nation.  

JP

Featured image: Bismack Biyombo giving back to his hometown (photo from Bismack Biyombo while visiting his hometown)