Iowa State fan raises thousands for a children's hospital with 'College GameDay' beer sign
Amazing gesture.
Iowa State fan Carson King showed up to Saturday’s edition of College GameDay in Ames, Iowa, looking to see the Cyclones pull off a win against their rival. Oh, and he was also hoping to head home with some beer money.
He probably didn’t show up to Ames expecting to raise upwards of $11,000 for University of Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital, but that’s exactly what has happened.
King brought a sign that read, “Busch Light Supply Needs Replenished.” And attached his Venmo handle. Some fortunate TV placement and a social media response led to his account getting more than enough donations for beer. So, King had a better idea.
At $1,600, he tweeted that he’d donate the money raised from his sign to the University of Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital, which caught the attention of Busch Light’s social team. The beer makers then pledged to match his donation.
Well, the donations kept coming.
According to Darren Rovell, King’s fundraising efforts have exceeded $11,000 as of Tuesday, and more money continues to head the fan’s way.
The Des Moines Register reported that Busch Light would also supply King with a year’s supply of free beer.
Just an awesome gesture all around. King could have added an easy $1,600 to his pocket, but instead, he chose to help others with his viral moment.
Nicely done, Carson.