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Colin Kaepernick Starts To Distribute The Final $100,000 Of His $1 Million Pledge 

Colin Kaepernick Starts To Distribute The Final $100,000 Of His $1 Million Pledge
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By Paula Rogo · Updated October 24, 2020

Colin Kaepernick named the first of 10 organizations Wednesday that will benefit from the final $100,000 of his $1 million pledge to charity.

The first charity announced was Silicon Valley De-Bug, a community organization in San Jose and Northern California’s South Bay that benefits youth, immigrants and low-wage workers. 

The former 49ers quarterback announced that he will be naming 10 beneficiaries in the next 10 days. Some of Kaepernick’s friends will also be matching his $10,000 donation to some of the organizations.

For the last round of my #MillionDollarPledge I'm going #10for10! My brother @KDTrey5 is joining & chose DeBug in the Bay Area! I’m donating $10k, KD's donating $10k! Thank you brother for all the hard work! See it on https://t.co/xr8M9wiOiq & check tomorrow to see who's joining! pic.twitter.com/G4Ltvcv4rb

— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) January 17, 2018

The financial match for Kaepernick’s first $10,000 to Silicon Valley De-Bug will come courtesy of Golden State Warriors’ Kevin Durant.

“My brother Kevin, you are truly a champion on, and off the court.” Kaepernick said in the Twitter announcement of his new pledge.

My brother Kevin Durant @KDTrey5 has generously decided to match my donation of $10,000, with $10,000 of his own, making the total donation to De-Bug $20,000!!! My brother Kevin, you are truly a champion on, and off the court. #MillionDollarPledge #10for10 https://t.co/aK6dKa5Boa pic.twitter.com/He41wgChCF

— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) January 17, 2018

Kaepernick first announced his $1 million pledge in 2016 when he began kneeling for the National Anthem in protest of police brutality.

He has since donated money to more than 30 charities, according to ESPN.