Colin Kaepernick announced on Twitter Thursday that he has wrapped up his #MillionDollarPledge initiative. He successfully donated $1 million to various charities over the course of 10 months.
“I started my #MillionDollarPledge to help organizations on the ground doing work in our communities. It was never for or about me – it has & always will be for the people. We have work to do & the only way to get it done is if we all work together,” the former NFL quarterback wrote in a tweet.
I started my #MillionDollarPledge to help organizations on the ground doing work in our communities. It was never for or about me – it has & always will be for the people. We have work to do & the only way to get it done is if we all work together. Go to https://t.co/xr8M9w1cTQ pic.twitter.com/u77E6Mcrqx— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) February 1, 2018
A few weeks ago, Kaepernick revealed that he planned to bring others into his pledge, giving away $100,000 by matching a series of $10,000 donations.
So far, he and other celebrities have given money to several community organizations, such as Mothers Against Police Brutality, Black Youth Project, Assata’s Daughters, Coalition For The Homeless and more.
The 30-year-old also announced that although he's completed his pledge that he's far from finished. Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown, TV personality Nessa, Dr. Dre, DJ Khaled and Diddy will join him for what he's termed his #10For10 Encore by each donating $10,000 to charity — above and beyond the $1 million already donated.
Jaylen Brown @FCHWPO pledged $10k to United Playaz for my #10for10 #Encore of my #MillionDollarPledge. Jaylen, thank you for all you do! pic.twitter.com/Z34Z6r0S8d— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) February 1, 2018
She‘s my Queen, Co-Founder @yourrightscamp, on @mtv & @hot97, @nessnitty gives $10k to @girlsclubnyc 4 #MillionDollarPledge
#10for10
#Encore
pic.twitter.com/2qStvdX32f— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) February 1, 2018
The epitome of #BlackExcellence! @diddy $10k #MillionDollarPledge #10for10 #Encore to @dreamschoolnyc! $35k 4 Dream & $1,185,000 4 my Pledge pic.twitter.com/ZgumnRXruA— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) February 1, 2018
Next in the #MillionDollarPledge
#10for10
#Encore is a pioneer, innovator, producer, & #LivingLegend! My brother @drdre is donating $10k to @UUNDERGROUND to promote youth-led social justice campaigns! AMAZING! More fr my bros n sis EVERY HOUR! See all @ https://t.co/aK6dK9NZZA! pic.twitter.com/A3oipLAhAE— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) February 1, 2018
They don’t want us to pledge, so we gonna PLEDGE MORE! It's the #MillionDollarPledge
#10for10
#Encore!My brother @djkhaled donated $10k to @girlsclubny to connect girls & young women in NYC to healthy & successful futures!Thank you, #DjKhaled Hit up https://t.co/aK6dK9NZZA 4more! pic.twitter.com/84aOhU42uB— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) February 1, 2018
What a dope way to start black history month!