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NFL Draft to host “Draft-A-Thon” to benefit COVID-19 relief efforts

Santa Clara County executive officer Dr. Jeffrey Smith: any sports games until at least Thanksgiving, and we’d be lucky to have them by Thanksgiving.”

PANAMA-HEALTH-VIRUS-AID Photo by LUIS ACOSTA/AFP via Getty Images

The NFL announced Wednesday that the 2020 NNFL Draft would serve as a three-day virtual fundraiser benefiting six charities — each selected by the NFL Foundation — that are battling the spread of COVID-19 and delivering relief to millions in need.

The “Draft-A-Thon” will be featured across the live Draft coverage on ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and NFL Network April 23-25 and pay tribute to healthcare workers and first responders in a variety of ways – including raising funds for the work being done to combat the impact of COVID-19.

Funds will help support six national nonprofits and their respective COVID-19 relief efforts including:

“As we face this global health crisis together, we are filled with gratitude for the extraordinary work of first responders, healthcare workers, and many others who are helping those in need,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a press release. “The Draft-A-Thon will deliver much-needed funding to many who are suffering as well as those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conducting this event virtually, and taking all necessary precautions while doing so, underscores the importance of staying home and staying strong during this unprecedented moment in our history.”

​Fans and other supporters can donate through one central fund throughout the three days, which will add to the more than $43 million already donated by the collective NFL family. More details about the Draft-A-Thon and how to donate will be announced in the coming days.​

Santa Clara County executive officer Dr. Jeffrey Smith told that county’s Board of Supervisors this week that he did not expect there would be “any sports games until at least Thanksgiving, and we’d be lucky to have them by Thanksgiving.” You can read the entire LA Times article here.