Marshawn Lynch says he’ll match money raised in fan fundraiser, donate to charity
Jan 7, 2014, 9:28 AM | Updated: 9:44 am
Marshawn Lynch says he’ll match the money raised in a fan fundraiser to cover his $50,000 NFL fine and donate the money to charity.
A fan started a fundraiser after it was reported last weekend that Lynch was fined $50,000 by the NFL for violating the league’s media policy by not talking to the media throughout the season.
“I have started this campaign in the hopes that every 12th Man will donate at least $1.00 to cover the amount of the fine imposed on Marshawn by the NFL,” says the 12th Man for Marshawn Lynch gofundme page set up by fan Loren Summers.
“I think it would be a good time to let Marshawn know, that we don’t need his interviews or his thoughts to appreciate the amazing talent he is, and the contribution he makes to our team. And that we recognize the injustice that has been done to him, and we will not stand for it,” the page says.
After hearing of the fundraiser in his honor, Lynch tweeted he’d match the money raised and donate it to charity.
Thank u to the 12s for tryin to help out, I will match the money raised and send it to a charity #12thMan #beastmode #Seahawks
— Shawn Lynch (@MoneyLynch) January 7, 2014
So far, a little over $10,656 has been raised. The organizer says it’s an all or nothing campaign. If the $50,000 isn’t raised by the deadline 13 days away, no one will be charged.
