GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – On the day that Wisconsin reached half a million cases of coronavirus, Aaron Rodgers, quarterback Greenback Packers, pledged half a million dollars to help a COVID-19 small business aid fund.
During an Instagram live feed Friday night, Rodgers said he would match Dave Portnoy’s $ 500,000 contribution to The Barstool Fund, which was founded by Portnoy’s Barstool Sports media company.
Rodgers is appealing to his teammates and coaches to contribute.
According to its website, The Barstool Fund raised more than $ 21 million from more than 161,000 fans. The money has so far helped 97 sports bars, restaurants, microbreweries, salons and other businesses, including the Abbey Bar in De Pere, Dairy Land Family Restaurant in Madison, Gray Brewing Company in Janesville and J & B’s Bar & Blue Ribbon Tap Room in Milwaukee. .
Portnoy says 100% of the net proceeds go to small businesses that can apply for funds at TheBarstoolFund.com/apply. Donations are tax deductible.
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