5 Humanitarian and charitable efforts by Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers is one of the highest earning players in NFL history. At the conclusion of the 2021/22 NFL season, he has totaled $263.6 million across his career with the Green Bay Packers. His income currently has him ranked third on the all-time earnings list in NFL history.
Rodgers also recently signed a massive contract extension with the Packers worth $50.3 million in average annual value (AAV). This makes him the first athlete in American sports history to sign a contract that exceeds $50 million in AAV. However, this doesn't even include all of his endorsements.
With all of the money coming in for Aaron Rodgers, he has done a great job putting it to good use. While he is known to be a savvy investor, he has also been an active philanthropist over the years. He's known for getting involved with many different charities and honorable causes.
Here are five he has worked closely with.
#1 - Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer
Aaron Rodgers has reportedly worked with The MACC Fund for more than a decade and has helped raise more than $3 million for their cause. They are a nonprofit organization focusing on childhood cancer research.
One of the ways Rodgers has helped raise money for them is through the NFL's annual 'My Cause My Cleats' campaign. For the cause, he auctioned off a pair of custom game-worn cleats.
#2 - Andy North and Friends
Rodgers is known to participate in a variety of different golf events. He has competed in amateur tournaments while getting involved in many charity golf events.
Andy North, @AaronRodgers12, many celebs, team-up for @UWCarbone #Cancer Research. Raised $1mil. #news3 https://t.co/R4b2PL0SrD
One that Rodgers has been supporting annually is the Andy North and Friends Golf Getaway. The charity golf tournament raises money for the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center to help fund their research.