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"i've been blessed to understand that giving back is why i was put on this earth." —jarrett payton Jarrett Payton inherited his philanthropic spirit from his father, football legend Walter Payton (above). photography by getty images I get goose bumps because if I could be remembered like that, then I did what I was supposed to do. I've been very, very blessed to understand that giving back in service is why I was put on this earth. "Partnerships like this with Cy Fredrics Jewelers make it possible to take our foundation to the next level. [Cy Fredrics has] been around Chicago for so long, and what they're all about is quality and craftsman- ship. Then you switch over to the Payton name and what my dad built, to what I'm trying to build on my own. It was like we were on the same street, and the first thing that I always ask people I work with is, 'How can we give back?' [A portion of the proceeds from JP by Cy Fredrics] is going back into programming and to the kids, to the schools. They are custom pieces, so everything is designed individually. There's an element of the number 34 in [each piece], whether it's 34 diamonds, or a bit more abstract as on the bar bracelet [a sterling silver and rubber bracelet featuring three hammered bars on one section and four on the other].... I want it to be subtle. What I truly wanted out of this experience was a partnership—to have us together as a whole. It wasn't 'Whose name is going to be bigger?' It's 'How do we do this together?'" MA JP by Cy Fredrics is available at Cy Fredrics, 2719 Pfingsten Road, Glenview, 847-564-8828; cyfredrics.com. For more information about the Jarrett Payton Foundation, visit jarrettpayton.org. PeoPle Spirit of Generosity Holiday Party Season is fast approaching! Discover a variety of venues for parties of all sizes. Mention code "MagnifiqueHolidays" to receive 10% off Private Event Menu prices for holiday events occurring in November and December 2014. Sofitel Chicago Water Tower 20 east chestnut street Chicago, IL 60611 USA | 312-324-4017 www.Sofitel-Chicago.com