Tag: GoFundMe

Radio voice of longtime Notre Dame rival dies after battle with cancer

May he rest in peace.

The longtime rivalry between Notre Dame and Navy is one built on mutual respect. So when one side suffers a great loss, it’s up to the other side to reach out with mutual sorrow.

The Midshipmen have suffered such a loss as Pete Medhurst, who had been part of the academy’s radio broadcasts since 1997 and its primary play-by-play voice since 2013, has died after a short battle with brain cancer. He leaves behind a wife and three children.

In Medhurst’s long time with the radio broadcasts, the football team defeated Notre Dame only four times. The only time it happened with him as the lead voice on the broadcasts was a 28-27 decision in Jacksonville, Florida during the 2016 season. Still, he likely looked forward to this matchup every year as everyone on both sides of the rivalry should.

Medhurst’s wife Brenda made the following post on Facebook less than a day after her husband’s passing:

https://www.facebook.com/brenda.medhurst/posts/pfbid02UuZ8VSBztCkC471UgCBPN4X9GbnYSs9gGBg99JXgM4EMUCNSdXL7wv1BjaquBejzl?rdid=ZZEtuBf9G7h3F4K5

A GoFundMe has been established for the Medhurst family and has raised over $51,000 as of this writing. Please consider donating if you can.

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Colts’ D’Vonte Price starts GoFundMe for Hurricane Ian relief

Colts RB D’Vonte Price started a GoFundMe to aid relief in Punta Gorda after the impact left by Hurricane Ian.

Indianapolis Colts running back D’Vonte Price, a native of Punta Gorda, FL, started a GoFundMe to help relief following the impact left by Hurricane Ian.

Price has been with the Colts since signing with the team as an undrafted rookie free agent following the 2022 NFL draft out of FIU. Though he didn’t make the initial 53-man roster, he was immediately signed to the practice squad after clearing waivers.

Here is the message on Price’s GoFundMe page:

D’Vonte Price, running back for the Indianapolis Colts and recent star athlete at Florida International University, is raising funds to help his hometown of Punta Gorda, Florida, as they rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Ian. All proceeds will directly affect the Punta Gorda community to return them to the strong and connected community they always have been.

On the west coast of the Florida peninsula, Punta Gorda was hit hard by Hurricane Ian. Twice in the last 20 years, the town has been hit by Category 4 hurricanes as Hurricane Charley also hit in 2004.

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Former Longhorn Kris Boyd sets up fundraiser for Uvalde victims

The fundraiser has already reached over $16,000 in the span of about 24 hours. 

Former Texas Longhorns defensive back and now Minnesota Viking Kris Boyd is making a coordinated effort to support the victims of the tragic Uvalde shooting that took place at Robb Elementary on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading “Former Longhorn Kris Boyd sets up fundraiser for Uvalde victims”

Watch: Former Notre Dame O-Lineman Dillan Gibbons speaks about GoFundMe

A familiar face to the Irish has spoken about the cause he has taken up.

Shortly after the NCAA adopted its NIL policy, former Notre Dame offensive lineman Dillan Gibbons took up a personal and worthy cause. He started a GoFundMe for Timothy Donovan, a friend battling two debilitating conditions at once. Gibbons hoped to raise enough money to get Donovan to the Irish’s season opener against Florida State, to which Gibbons transferred in May. The GoFundMe, which has raised nearly $48,000 as of this writing, exceeded its original goal, and Gibbons has set a new goal of $75,000 to help the Donovan family with the regular expenses that come with their way of life.

On Wednesday, Gibbons was one of several Seminoles made available to the media. He was asked about the GoFundMe early in his news conference, and he talked about how overwhelming it was that so many people chipped in:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LalRZu5GtI0

With so much life breathed into this story, it would be a surprise if there were any dry eyes inside Doak Campbell Stadium at that moment. The Irish and Seminoles kick off in prime-time Sept. 5.

Donations pour in to benefit 5-year-old injured in crash involving Chiefs’ coach Britt Reid

A Gofundme to aid the family of the 5-year-old critically injured in the crash involving Chiefs assistant Britt Reid has seen a flood of donations

A Gofundme to aid the family of a 5-year-old injured in a crash Thursday involving Kansas City Chiefs LB coach Britt Reid has gone past the $150,000 mark as of Sunday morning.

The fund was set up Saturday and the donations poured in to help Ariel, who suffered life-threatening injuries in the accident that happened Thursday night with the son of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.

Per Chiefswire.com:

The family set up the page to help the girl’s mother pay for “the hospital bills and weeks of missed work that will come.”

The GoFundMe states that 5-year-old Ariel, “suffered swelling in and bleeding in and around the brain. She is in critical condition and hasn’t woken since the crash.”

The Kansas City Star and other news outlets have been able to verify the authenticity of the GoFundMe with a spokeswoman for the company:

“The fundraiser was launched by a family member and our Trust & Safety team has reached out to the organizer to ensure that funds safely reach Ariel’s mother.”

If you would like to donate, click here.

 

Matt Ryan joins ESPN to talk about Atlanta community fundraiser

Last week, Atlanta’s former MVP QB created a GoFundMe aimed at advancing the lives of the black community, and donated $500,000 to help kick things off.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is one of several white quarterbacks to speak out in wake of the protests surrounding the death of George Floyd. While others shared social media posts, supporting black communities, Ryan went a step further.

Last week, Atlanta’s former MVP QB created a GoFundMe aimed at advancing the lives of the black community, and donated $500,000 to help kick things off. Ryan’s fundraiser has raised $1.2 million in total thus far.

ESPN’s Outside The Lines program had Ryan on as a guest to talk about his fund and why it was important for him to get involved. Check out the segment below, as shared by OTL’s Jeremy Schaap.

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Matt Ryan thanks those who have donated to his Atlanta fundraiser

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan started a GoFundMe last week to help advance the lives of Atlanta’s black community.

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan started a GoFundMe last week to help advance the lives of Atlanta’s black community. In just a few days, the fundraiser has already brought in over $1.1 million.

Ryan’s goal is to reach $2 million in donations, and that looks to be within reach after just a few days. The outpouring of support has been overwhelming to Ryan, who posted a heartfelt thank you on social media.

Check out his full statement below:

https://www.facebook.com/MRyan02/photos/a.1002066726565534/2649283008510556/?type=3&theater

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Dan Quinn, Thomas Dimitroff donate to Matt Ryan’s Atlanta fundraiser

Ryan got the ball rolling on his fundraiser with a $500,000 donation. On Saturday, head coach Dan Quinn and his wife Stacey followed suit, giving $25,000 to the cause.

Earlier this week, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan started a GoFundMe account aimed at “advancing the lives of the black community” in Atlanta.

Ryan got the ball rolling with a $500,000 donation. On Saturday, head coach Dan Quinn and his wife Stacey followed suit, giving $25,000 to the cause.

General manager Thomas Dimitroff donated $10,000, and wrote the following in the comments section:

“Like many of us, I’ve been holding back for too long. It’s time to step up. Thank you Ice for your leadership.”

To get a better idea of what Ryan is aiming to do, here’s the complete statement from his GoFundMe page:

Last week I made a commitment to listening and learning, and one of the messages that hit home for me was the difference between reacting to a situation and responding to a situation. For far too long I have reacted to social injustice with empathy and silent support but failed to follow through with active support. I feel the time has come to RESPOND. For ALL of us to respond.

I see my city hurting, which is why I’m starting a fundraiser to help improve the community for people of color in the city of Atlanta. I’m kicking it off with a $500K donation and am asking you to consider donating as well. Whether big or small, you will be joining me in making a difference.

Over the next few weeks/months I’ll be really listening to the needs of the community and working with black business leaders, sports figures, activists and local grassroots organizations to get guidance on how these donations can be most impactful.

Let’s rise up as a community. It’s time.

So far, there’s been nearly $650,000 raised by Ryan’s fundraiser. Click here to donate.

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Matt Ryan creates fundraiser to help Atlanta’s black community

Earlier this week, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan called upon those in the community who haven’t been personally affected to “listen and learn.”

In wake of the protests over the murder of George Floyd, many athletes have spoken out against the unlawful police tactics that led to Floyd’s death. While these issues are anything but new within the black community, the presence of video in this case has opened the eyes of those around the country.

Earlier this week, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan called upon those who haven’t been personally affected to “listen and learn” during this time.

Ryan backed up his words by starting a GoFundMe fundraiser aimed at advancing the lives of Atlanta’s black community and donating $500,000:

Ryan’s fund — which you can donate to here — has raised $600,000 total towards the cause thus far.

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Texas Football: Two games that could shape the CFB Playoffs

CBS Sports’ Barrett Sallee recently released the 10 games that could define the playoffs and two games involve the Texas Longhorns.

With the upcoming college football season, every team has aspirations of competing in the four team playoff. The hope is to become the National Champions. Last season the LSU Tigers went on an improbable run as they ran the table en route to the championship. Barrett Sallee of CBS Sports recently broke down 10 games that could be the most impactful for the playoff. Two of the team games involves the Texas Longhorns.

10. Texas at LSU Sept 12

No, this isn’t a paragraph about Texas being back. Nobody should fall into that trap until Texas proves that it is, indeed, back. For LSU, though, it’s a wildly-intriguing game. The Tigers have had massive roster turnover, a shakeup in the coaching staff and the elimination of spring practice because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now they’re going to go into a massive game with a Longhorns team that will have revenge on their minds in Week 2? Sign me up.

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This game without question is going to be one of the biggest non conference games to kick off the college football season. The Longhorns have been consistently touted through various media outlets preseason Top 15 teams. The LSU Tigers are the defending champions and will be a top team as well. Not only a big test for the Longhorns in terms of who they are playing but a win in Baton Rouge would do wonders for the psyche of the team and confidence in themselves and the new staff. Circle this game on your calendars.

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