DraftKings Teams Up with the Jackie Robinson Foundation to Honor Legend’s Legacy
April 15 2021 - 7:30AM
DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced today that it will be
donating $200,000 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation in support of
the Foundation’s efforts to narrow the achievement gap in higher
education and the workplace. The charitable contribution comes as
Major League Baseball prepares for its annual celebration on April
15th of the man who broke the color barrier in the sport, changed
the game and opened the door for many others.
“Words cannot describe the impact Jackie Robinson had not just
on Major League Baseball but all professional sports,” said Jason
Robins, DraftKings’ co-founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board. “The
sacrifices and contributions Jackie made are rightfully celebrated
every year and, on behalf of everyone at DraftKings, we are honored
to donate to such a worthy cause.”
To celebrate the occasion, DraftKings has created a free-to-play
popularity pool which features questions about No. 42’s career and
those that followed in his footsteps. Entrants in the free-to-play
pool will choose answers that they believe will rank as the most
popular. Once the pool closes on April 30, 2021, results will be
tallied and the players who selected the most high-ranking answers
amongst all entrants will win a share of $42,000. Questions range
from best-loved Jackie Robinson moments to favorite athletes to
wear No. 42 since Jackie donned the number with the Dodgers.
Della Britton, president and CEO of the Jackie Robinson
Foundation, said: “We could not be more grateful to DraftKings for
such a generous investment in our educational efforts, which began
48 years ago when Rachel Robinson founded JRF in memory of her
iconic husband. Honoring Jackie by supporting his living legacy is
the ultimate tribute by DraftKings. We are beholden also to IMG for
facilitating the relationship with DraftKings as part of a
commitment to use its great expertise to raise awareness and
funding for our mission.”
As part of DraftKings’ ongoing corporate social responsibility
efforts, the company will continue to explore additional ways to
support the Foundation’s initiatives in the future.
In 2021, DraftKings has donated more than $1.1 million to
various local and national charities, including Feeding America,
Vets in Tech, Community Fund of Middle Tennessee, Association of
Military Spouse Entrepreneurs, Ladies Who Launch.
Customers can learn more about DraftKings’ charitable
initiatives by visiting about.draftkings.com and can enter the
Jackie Robinson Day pool by clicking here.
About DraftKingsDraftKings Inc. is a digital
sports entertainment and gaming company created to fuel the
competitive spirit of sports fans with products that range across
daily fantasy, regulated gaming and digital media. Headquartered in
Boston, and launched in 2012 by Jason Robins, Matt Kalish and Paul
Liberman, DraftKings is the only U.S.-based vertically integrated
sports betting operator. DraftKings is a multi-channel provider of
sports betting and gaming technologies, powering sports and gaming
entertainment for 50+ operators in 17 countries. DraftKings’
Sportsbook is live with mobile and/or retail betting operations in
the United States pursuant to regulations in Colorado, Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey,
New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West
Virginia. DraftKings’ daily fantasy sports product is available in
8 countries internationally with 15 distinct sports categories.
DraftKings is the official daily fantasy partner of the NFL, MLB,
NASCAR, PGA TOUR and UFC as well as an authorized gaming operator
of the NBA and MLB, an official betting operator of the PGA TOUR
and the official betting operator of UFC. DraftKings also owns
Vegas Sports Information Network, Inc. (VSiN), a multi-platform
broadcast and content company.
About the Jackie Robinson Foundation The Jackie
Robinson Foundation has advanced the ideals of equity and
opportunity by leveling the playing field in higher education and
the workplace for 48 years. JRF provides generous four-year
scholarships and extensive support services, including career
guidance and internship placement, to highly motivated college
students who have maintained a 98% graduation rate. Since 1973, JRF
has disbursed over $95 million in grants and direct support to
1,700 JRF Scholars. With the upcoming opening of the Jackie
Robinson Museum in New York City, JRF will inspire others to
embrace the ideals embodied in the legacy of its heroic namesake.
JRF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Learn more by visiting
www.jackierobinson.org.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Media ContactJRF –
Cecilia Marshall: cmarshall@jackierobinson.org
Jackie Robinson Foundation Investor Contact
IMG – Jo Robertson | Joanna.robertson@img.com
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