Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Sports icons donate experiences to fight hunger

Written by 
Published in Baseball
Tuesday, 14 April 2020 13:01

Tickets to the Super Bowl. And a game of the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final. Tickets to the World Series, College Football Playoff National Championship, Daytona 500, Masters, US Open tennis championships, NCAA men's Final Four and Olympic Opening Ceremonies.

That's one prize package that Fanatics founder Michael Rubin has offered to tip off the All In Challenge, a virtual fundraising effort spearheaded by the co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, along with colleagues Alan Tisch and Gary Vaynerchuk.

Rubin also is throwing in a $100,000 Fanatics gift card to his prize.

The challenge, started by Rubin on Tuesday, hopes to raise millions of dollars to provide food for children, the elderly and front-line workers during the coronavirus crisis via five charities: Meals on Wheels, No Kid Hungry, America's Food Fund, World Central Kitchen and Feeding America.

A collection of the world's most famous athletes, celebrities, artists, entertainers, teams and owners are challenged by friends and colleagues to provide something memorable for fans. They will unveil their donations on social media over the next several days, with 100% of the money going to the charities.

They will also follow up with a challenge to others to offer something of their own. Some items will be up for auction; others will be "enter to win."

The donations and experiences are available at the website allinchallenge.com.

"I believe when the world faces a crisis, businesses and sports have an obligation to step up and make a difference," Rubin said as part of the kickoff to the fundraiser.

Several auction items were posted as the challenge got started, including spending a day with Magic Johnson (including a game of HORSE at Staples Center), a "double date" with Zach and Julie Ertz (including a 76ers game), and a chance to play 5-on-5 with Ben Simmons. Also up for auction is a 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom owned by rapper Meek Mill.

Among the other "enter to win" prizes thus far are throwing out the first pitch at the World Series and a one-day contract with Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks (including the chance to sit on the bench and to shoot a free throw at a preseason game).

Read 1104 times

Soccer

Southampton vs Liverpool: Slot hails resilient win

Southampton vs Liverpool: Slot hails resilient win

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLiverpool boss Arne Slot praised his team for mounting a second-hal...

Vini, Mbappé connect as Madrid ease past Leganés

Vini, Mbappé connect as Madrid ease past Leganés

Kylian Mbappé ended his goal drought with a thunderous strike and midfielder Jude Bellingham scored...

Marta, Orlando Pride win 1st NWSL Championship

Marta, Orlando Pride win 1st NWSL Championship

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsKANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Barbra Banda's goal stood up as the winner to l...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Sources: Hornets' Williams out for rest of season

Sources: Hornets' Williams out for rest of season

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsCharlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams sustained season-ending te...

'Phenomenal' Pippen Jr. shines in dad's ex-arena

'Phenomenal' Pippen Jr. shines in dad's ex-arena

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsScotty Pippen Jr. already had plenty of fond memories of watching h...

Baseball

Carty, 1970 NL batting champ with Braves, dies

Carty, 1970 NL batting champ with Braves, dies

EmailPrintRico Carty, who won the 1970 National League batting title when he hit a major-league-best...

Hays, Finnegan, Rodgers among new free agents

Hays, Finnegan, Rodgers among new free agents

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- Outfielder Austin Hays and right-hander Kyle Finnegan -...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated