Kevin Love donates $100,000 to arena workers affected by the coronavirus closures

Kevin Love, as announced via his Instagram, is donating $100,000 through the Kevin Love Fund in support of the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse arena and support staff. With Cavs games and other events canceled for the foreseeable future, they are set lose out on significant working hours.

Here is what Love wrote on Instagram in full:

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. And the fear and anxiety resulting from the recent outbreak of COVID-19 can be extremely overwhelming.

Through the game of basketball, we’ve been able to address major issues and stand together as a progressive league that cares about the players, the fans, and the communities where we work. I’m concerned about the level of anxiety that everyone is feeling and that is why I’m committing $100,000 through the @KevinLoveFund in support of the @Cavs arena and support staff that had a sudden life shift due to the suspension of the NBA season. I hope that during this time of crisis, others will join me in supporting our communities.

Pandemics are not just a medical phenomenon. They affect individuals and society on so many levels, with stigma and xenophobia being just two aspects of the impact of a pandemic outbreak. It’s important to know that those with a mental illness may be vulnerable to the effects of widespread panic and threat. Be kind to one another. Be understanding of their fears, regardless if you don’t feel the same. Be safe and make informed decisions during this time. And I encourage everyone to take care of themselves and to reach out to others in need — whether that means supporting your local charities that are canceling events, or checking in on your colleagues and family.

Credit for Love for doing this. He, the Cavs and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban are using their wealth to help people right now and that’s unquestionably good. They were not obligated to do so, but since American society isn’t exactly equipped to help, it’s good that people are stepping up. Here’s hoping that more do.