The Super Bowl 51 (LI) owner of the New England Patriots that has just been provided provides a huge boost to the “All In Challenge,” which aims to become the largest virtual fundraiser in history.
Offer for special mementos closed at $ 1,025 million late Thursday, making it one of the most expensive items in the All in Challenge, whose mission is to feed those in need.
The auction winner, who was not identified, will also receive a personal visit with Kraft at the Gillette Stadium office in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots will send his private aircraft for transportation if needed.
Over the past 12 days, there have been 35 total bids for the ring, up from $ 75,000 to $ 1,025 million. According to the All In Challenge website, all the money collected will go directly to Feeding America, Meals On Wheels, World Central Kitchen, and No Kid Hungry.
The 78-year-old Kraft – who is also famous in New York City when he donated 300,000 masks to city frontline workers in early April – ESPN said why he chose this special Super Bowl ring.
Ring of the Super Bowl LI PatriotsThe AP
“What can I do to be special?” Kraft said after putting the ring up for auction. “I’ve been thinking about it for weeks. I finally thought about our experience at the Super Bowl LI against the Atlanta Falcons. We are down 28-3 [in the third quarter] and has 99.6% [odds] lose. And we come back, and we win [34-28 in OT].
“And I am thinking about what is happening right now and want to provide something of extreme value in supporting our health care workers. So I think it would be better to give this ring, our fifth Super Bowl victory, because it shows how we came back. “
Many celebrities and other VIPs are also participating, putting up valuable items for offers or sweepstakes. One of them includes private placement lessons from Tiger Woods. On Thursday night, the All In Challenge raised nearly $ 45.7 million, according to the website.
