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Russell Wilson, Pete Carroll to participate in COVID-19 relief concert

Amazon is sponsoring a virtual relief concert to benefit COVID-19 funds, and Seahawks’ Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson are participating.

On June 10 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. PT, a virtual COVID-19 relief concert will be broadcast on KING 5 in Seattle, featuring a litany of iconic musicians and local celebrities including Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and head coach Pete Carroll.

All in WA, a nonprofit started by Washington Governor Jay Inslee, is spearheading the event, which has already raised $20 million of their stated goal of $65 million, which will be spread among 42 different funds and causes across the state.

Donations can be made at allinwa.org/donate.

The event is sponsored by Amazon, with founder and CEO JEff Bezos revealing he will match individual donations to All in WA causes, with a max total of $25 million dollars.

Wilson’s wife, R&B singer Ciara, is known to be participating as well, along with a large collection of Seattle-area musicians, including:

  • Allen Stone
  • Ben Gibbard
  • Brandi Carlile
  • Dave Matthews
  • Joel McHale
  • Mary Lambert
  • Macklemore
  • Pearl Jam
  • Sir Mix-A-Lot
  • The Black Tones

No word on what Carroll and Wilson have planned for their respective performances – but let’s hope we get to hear some crooning, or maybe even a duet.

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NFL will host ‘Draft-A-Thon’ to Benefit COVID-19 relief efforts

The league will host a virtual “Draft-A-Thon” during this year’s NFL draft in support of those on the front lines battling the coronavirus.

The 2020 NFL Draft will go on as scheduled this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic that is impacting the world. However, the league’s premier event will be completely virtual with coaches and general managers selecting team picks from the safety of their homes.

The NFL will also be hosting a “Draft-A-Thon” over the three days in support of healthcare workers and others who are battling the coronavirus on the front lines.

The virtual fundraiser will benefit these six charities selected by the NFL:

American Red Cross

CDC Foundation’s All of Us: Combat Coronavirus Campaign

Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund

Meals on Wheels COVID-19 Response Fund

Salvation Army

United Way’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund

​”As we face this global health crisis together, we are filled with gratitude for the extraordinary work of first responders, healthcare workers and many others who are helping those in need,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in the press release. “The Draft-A-Thon will deliver much-needed funding to many who are suffering as well as those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conducting this event virtually, and taking all necessary precautions while doing so, underscores the importance of staying home and staying strong during this unprecedented moment in our history.”

Fans will be able to donate to one central fund throughout the draft. More information is expected to be released over the next few days.

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