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Russell Wilson and Ciara auction off double date for charity

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and his wife Ciara are auctioning off a double date with them through Fanatics’ All In Challenge.

Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, Grammy-award winning singer Ciara, are continuing to find innovative ways to help the Seattle community, many who are suffering thanks to the stay-at-home order in response to COVID-19.

After pledging meals to feed the needy, Wilson and Ciara are now taking part in the All In Challenge, an auction event sponsored by Fanatics that is donating 100% of the proceeds to Feeding America, Meals On Wheels, World Central Kitchen and No Kid Hungry.

The auction item up for bid is a double date with Wilson and Ciara, where they will agree to take the winner and one guest to dinner at one of their favorite restaurants. The winner will be flown out to the destination by Wilson and Ciara – via Wheels Up, another of Wilson’s charitable endeavors.

Wilson and Ciara announced the auction on Twitter, with Wilson extending the challenge to another pair of celebrity couples: former baseball star Alex Rodriguez and singer/actress Jennifer Lopez, as well as singer John Legend and model/actress Chrissy Teigen.

The bidding began at $10,000 dollars, and was already up over double that at the time of this writing.

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Russell Wilson partners with Wheels Up to help feed those in need

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is partnering with Wheels Up to provide 10 million meals to those in need across the nation.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, R&B superstar Ciara, are partnering with aviation start-up company Wheels Up to help provide meals to Feeding America, a nationwide hunger relief charity dedicated to helping 12 million American children get enough food.

Wilson pledged to donate $10 million meals to the initiative, which they are calling Meals Up.

Wilson tweeted an announcement about the partnership as well, providing a link to his followers so they can donate as well. One dollar, according to the website, helps provide 10 meals to families in need all around the country.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a lot of people out of work across the world, and Wilson and Ciara have already stepped up to help struggling families locally. The Seattle-area was one of the first places in the U.S. impacted by the coronavirus, and Wilson’s immediate philanthropy has helped thousands of local citizens.

Now, he is taking his efforts nationwide, and there is little doubt he will continue to be a pillar of generosity and positivity while we wade through this crisis.

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