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Follow on Google News | Utah Jazz Star Derrick Favors Calling All Fans to Pay It Forward Through His #FridayFavors CampaignDerrick Favors, the Utah Jazz’s big hearted center is launching a worldwide campaign he’s dubbed #FridayFavors to give back with help from his fans, family, friends and supporters.
By: Derrick Favors “I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to play the game I love for a living and it has given me a huge platform to help others,” said Favors. “But giving back isn’t just a celebrity thing; the smallest acts can make a big difference! We want to start a positive cycle with #FridayFavors and inspire others to join us to create a greater impact.” The Georgia native is an advocate for youth causes in the Atlanta and Salt Lake City communities, and serves as the spokesperson for Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain area. About Derrick Favors: Derrick Favors is a starting forward/center in his sixth NBA season with the Utah Jazz. He was the No. 3 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft from Georgia Tech and was selected to the 2011 NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Standing at a dominating 6 foot 10, Derrick’s athleticism, tenacity and sheer drive ha helped him establish a strong presence on the court. He has been an active community member, and participates in numerous Junior Jazz youth basketball clinics, visiting patients at Primary Children’s Hospital and donating Utah Jazz game tickets to non-profit organizations. His hometown is Atlanta, GA., and he now resides in Salt Lake City. To follow Derrick socially: @Dfavors14 on Twitter & Instagram ~ @DerrickFavors on Facebook End
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