Charlie Becker to donate for ALS with touchdowns in 2026 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Indiana football receiver Charlie Becker announced he will donate $1,000 to Huddle for Hope for every touchdown scored in the 2026 season. Becker, who had a breakout season last year with four touchdowns, expressed a personal connection to the cause due to his aunt's ALS diagnosis. During a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, McAfee pledged to match Becker's donations and suggested other prominent IU alumni could join the effort. The initiative aims to raise awareness and funds for ALS research and treatment.
- •Becker plans to score touchdowns to support ALS research.
- •He scored four touchdowns last season, contributing to Indiana's national championship.
- •Pat McAfee will match Becker's $1,000 donations.
- •Other IU alumni may also join the fundraising effort.
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Indiana football receiver Charlie Becker gets help from Pat McAfee to fight ALS
"Indiana football Charlie Becker plans to pay it forward with every touchdown he scores in the 2026 season. Here's how.
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