Former ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcats star Deandre Ayton is making Cinco de Mayo one to remember for employees at Talking Stick Resort Arena.Ìý
As part of #GivingTuesdayNow, Ayton is teaming up with Ocean 44, a local Phoenix restaurant, to donate dinner for the essential staff of the Phoenix Suns' home arena that have continued to work during the COVID-19 pandemic.Ìý
“I’m happyÌýto support Ocean 44, one of my favorite restaurants, while sending a small token of appreciation to all the staff who are taking care of the arena until we can get back on the court,†Ayton said in a press release.
Giving Tuesday is a recent movement launched with the goal of creating a on May 5 to support those in need during the ongoing pandemic.
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