“I’ve been following you for a while and I love the brand and what you’ve done. But it far exceeds everything you’ve ever done, ”said Rodgers. “I just want to get involved. The daily videos are so inspiring. I’m in. I want to be with the same amount you invested, $ 500,000.”
“They are doing something that the government is not doing,” said Rodgers. “This is real money. It’s not ‘Hey, let’s put him on a list and try to help him’. You are getting money in 24 to 72 hours. This is money that changes lives. ”
Rodgers said he hopes his donation will encourage teammates, coaches, the NFL and their sponsors to donate as well.
“My money is where my mouth is, and it’s a call to action for everyone to continue to donate and do what they can,” said Rodgers.
Rodgers said he was moved by the recipients’ videos on social media.
“These are people, our people, who are the backbone of our culture,” he said. “And they are people from all walks of life and all different types of restaurants and businesses, and we need these things. This is what makes this country great, it is these people and this diversity.”