Eli Manning, the renowned football quarterback from the New York Giants, is showing his support in the battle against the coronavirus (COVID-19). As part of the ALL IN Challenge, which is a initiative organized by Michael Rubin, a partner of the Philadelphia 76ers and Fanatics executive chairman, a number of professional athletes are coming together to raise funds for COVID-19 relief efforts.
In a generous move, Eli Manning has decided to contribute to the cause by donating his MVP car that was presented to him after his victory in Super Bowl XLVI. The car in question is a 2012 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Centennial Edition with just 5,830 miles on it. The starting bid for Manning’s MVP Corvette was $10,000, and as of now, it has reached $80,000 with 8 days remaining in the auction. Manning is also offering an additional opportunity for the highest bidder to flip the coin as an honorary captain of the NY Giants and enjoy a dinner with Manning himself.
Eli Manning has accepted the #ALLINCHALLENGE. Go to https://t.co/D0FYe6rxZw to participate & enter for a chance to hang out with Eli Manning to help feed the hungry during this challenging time. pic.twitter.com/sjYxMaK2kV
— New York Giants (@Giants) April 15, 2020
And Eli Manning is not alone in his charitable efforts for the ALL IN Challenge. Retired Denver Broncos player, Peyton Manning, is offering a fan the chance to spend a day with him, play golf, and have dinner in their hometown, with the current bid amounting to $85,000.
Several other athletes and celebrities are also putting up remarkable items and experiences for auction. For instance, New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady, is offering a game jersey and a dinner at his Tampa Bay residence, with the highest current bid standing at $140,000.
Former New York Yankees player, Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod), is providing a private batting lesson and his World Series Trophy to take home, with the bidding currently at $60,000. Additionally, retired Los Angeles Lakers basketball player, Magic Johnson, is offering a chance to play H.O.R.S.E. and sit courtside at a Lakers game, with the current bid set at $50,000.
