Zach LaVine is making good use of his love of video games.
Facebook announced Tuesday that LaVine is one of 11 prominent athletes joining a Facebook Gaming-sponsored fundraiser to raise money for COVID-19 relief and social justice.
Throughout the coming summer, LaVine and others will stream video games from the Facebook game page and use the “Live Donate” feature to raise funds in real time. Facebook has also stated in a version that will contribute $ 20,000 to the charity chosen by each athlete.
Together with LaVine, Donovan Mitchell (Utah Jazz), Julian Edelman (New England Patriots), Allie Long (Reign FC), Brittney Griner (Phoenix Mercury), Alex Caruso (Los Angeles Lakers), Bogdan Bogdanovic (Sacramento Kings), JaVale McGee (Los Angeles Lakers), Josh Richardson (Philadelphia 76ers), Deandre Ayton (Phoenix Suns) and Tacko Fall (Boston Celtics) will participate in the initiative.
“Athletes continue to be extraordinary forces for good on social media and we are excited that this particular group is using Facebook Gaming this summer to entertain fans and raise funds for incredibly important causes,” said Evan Shugerman, a Facebook Sports Partnerships athlete. Lead, in a statement.
LaVine recently launched a Twitch account, where it transmits Call of Duty Warzone semi-frequently as a means of interacting with fans. Now, that mode of connection and entertainment will be aimed at worthy causes.
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