Chicago Bulls player DeMar DeRozan receives honor for contributions in philanthropy, activism

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- Chicago Bulls player DeMar DeRozan received an award Wednesday from the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

He was among the honorees at the Simon Wiesenthal Center Spirit of Courage Gala in Skokie.
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DeRozan learned of an Israeli basketball fan killed by Hamas last year at the Nova Music Festival.
He gave his family a signed jersey.

Other honorees included musician and activist Daryl Davis and philanthropist Steve Sarowitz.
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The Simon Wiesenthal Center is a Jewish human rights organization.

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The reception, dinner and awards ceremony was held at Ateres Ayala in Skokie.
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