Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger raises $200,000 for COVID-19 relief

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger announced that his campaign to raise money for COVID-19 relief raised $200,000 between a GoFundMe and private donations. 

Ehlinger realized the platform he had early in the pandemic. He started a GoFundMe campaign in March, at the outset of quarantine, after being inspired by Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s efforts. He directed donations to the Boys & Girls Club of America, the Central Texas Food Bank, Austin Pets Alive and others major organizations. Nearly 800 people donated to the GoFundMe alone, with many others making outside donations.