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United Way Offers Fans Chance to Win “Virtual Hangout” with NFL Players

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Funds raised support families affected by COVID-19

Alexandria, VA – May 18, 2020 (PRNewswire) As part of our collective efforts to #stayhomestaystrong, United Way Worldwide announced today the launch of a virtual hangout fundraiser with National Football League (NFL) players. This 14-day campaign to raise resources for COVID-19 relief gives fans and followers the chance to win a 30-minute virtual hangout with an NFL player.

Fans can enter to win by visiting unitedway.org/hangout. Donations start at $10. Each player offers a list of activities from which winners can choose. Sample hangouts include virtual workout, lunch, Q&A, gaming session, jam session, cooking class, story time, dance-off, etc. The sweepstakes, powered by Ascend, will run from May 18-31, 2020. The hangouts are scheduled to occur between June 1-14, 2020.

“United Way is proud to offer unique and creative ways for fans to engage with NFL players while raising money to help communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Stan Little, Chief Experience Officer, United Way Worldwide. “Fans everywhere are already thinking about the coming football season and this opportunity gives them the chance to personally connect with players while practicing safe distancing.”

Participants include:

No purchase is necessary to enter or win this sweepstakes. Odds of winning a prize depend upon the total number of eligible entries for that prize. A donation or payment will not increase your chances of winning. Void where otherwise prohibited or restricted by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. See Official and Campaign Supplemental Rules.

About United Way
United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. Supported by 2.9 million volunteers, 8.1 million donors worldwide and $4.8 billion raised every year, United Way is the world’s largest privately funded nonprofit. We’re engaged in nearly 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories worldwide to create sustainable solutions to the challenges facing our communities. United Way partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, labor leaders, health providers, senior citizens, students and more. For more information about United Way, please visit UnitedWay.org. Follow us on Twitter: @UnitedWay and #LiveUnited.

Media Contact
Southerlyn Reisig
Director of Public Relations
United Way Worldwide
202-664-2314 ext. 321
Southerlyn.reisig@uww.unitedway.org

Bundesliga Return Attracts Record Audience

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Source: Statista

The sports world cast its eye on Germany this weekend, as the Bundesliga was the first major sports league to return to play after being suspended at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As opposed to other European football associations (e.g. France, Belgium and the Netherlands), which have cancelled the 2019/20 season, the DFL, the governing body of Germany‘s first two divisions, has been adamant that not finishing the season would likely result in bankruptcy for several clubs and put tens of thousands of jobs at risk.

To make the restart possible, the DFL had come up with an extensive concept that includes a rigorous testing regime and strict hygiene/distancing rules among other measures, which ultimately convinced the German government to greenlight the controversial plan.

While fiercely debated before Saturday’s kick-off, the first matchday after the involuntary spring break was widely considered a success as fans refrained from meeting up in front of stadiums and Sky, the official broadcaster of the Bundesliga, saw the highest viewership in its history on Saturday afternoon. The record audience of 3.68 million (vs. an average of 1.5 million for the entire season) was certainly helped by Sky’s decision to make its conference, a simultaneous live broadcast of all five afternoon matches, available to non-subscribers, but also indicates a large appetite for live sports among the German public.

Officials from other countries will certainly keep an eye on how things are going in Germany over the next few weeks, as the Bundesliga is now considered an example to follow for other major sports leagues, including the NBA, NFL and the English Premier League.