WWE raises more than $400,000 for children’s charities

WWE raises more than $400,000 for children’s charities

STAMFORD, Conn. — WWE today announced that its global online charity auction, Superstars for Kids, has raised more than $400,000 benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees’ non-profit organization, The Brees Dream Foundation.

As a part of WWE’s pro-social initiatives celebrating WrestleMania 30 in New Orleans, the auction ran from March 31 through April 8 on charitybuzz.com, and featured unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences with WWE Superstars and other sports and entertainment celebrities. In addition to the online auction, a red carpet party featuring a live auction emceed by comedian, producer and star of the hit comedy “A Haunted Mansion 2” Marlon Wayans, was held at the New Orleans Museum of Art during WrestleMania Week.

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"The support from WWE and its fans has been overwhelming,” Brees said. “The proceeds from Superstars for Kids is going to go a long way to improving the quality of life for so many children and their families."

“We are thrilled and humbled by the generosity that WWE has shown and we are grateful for the opportunities that WrestleMania 30 has provided,” said Frank Sanchez, vice president of sports, entertainment and alumni development for Boys & Girls Clubs. “The support from WWE will increase our capacity to create great futures for the youth of New Orleans.”

“WWE is committed to improving the lives of children around the world and I’m proud that our fans stepped up to support two very deserving organizations,” said Stephanie McMahon, WWE’s Chief Brand Officer. “The funds raised through Superstars for Kids will help to create a brighter future for so many children.”

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