United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley Offers Fans Chance to Win “Virtual Hangout” with retired New England Patriot Benjamin Watson
May 26, 2020
Funds raised support families affected by COVID-19
BOSTON — As part of our collective efforts to #stayhomestaystrong, United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley is partnering with retired New England Patriots player Benjamin Watson as part of a virtual hangout fundraiser with National Football League (NFL) players and United Way. 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.
“Over the past few months, we have seen how caring and resilient our community can be in the face of tremendous challenges, and Ben Watson is no exception to that spirit of generosity,” ,” said Michael K. Durkin, President and Chief Executive Officer at United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley. “We’re proud to offer this unique and creative way for fans to engage with an NFL player while raising money to help local communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans everywhere are already thinking about the coming football season and this opportunity gives them the chance to personally connect with players safely.”
Other NFL player participants from around the country include:
| PLAYER NAME | TEAM | DESIGNATED UNITED WAY |
| Johnathan Abram | Las Vegas Raiders | United Way of Southern Nevada |
| Sam Acho | Free Agent | United Way of Metro Chicago |
| Lorenzo Alexander | Buffalo Bills (Retired) | United Way of Buffalo & Erie County |
| Cliff Avril | Seattle Seahawks (Retired) | United Way of King County |
| Bene’ Benwikere | Free Agent | United Way of Southern Nevada |
| Brandon Carr | Free Agent | United Way of Genesee County |
| Kenny Clark | Green Bay Packers | Brown County United Way |
| Te’Von Coney | Las Vegas Raiders | United Way of Palm Beach County |
| Demario Davis | New Orleans Saints | United Way of Southeast Louisiana |
| Chris Draft | Atlanta Falcons (Retired) | United Way Greater Atlanta |
| Malcolm Jenkins | New Orleans Saints | United Way of Southeast Louisiana |
| Shaq Lawson | Philadelphia Eagles | United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey |
| Chris Long | Philadelphia Eagles (Retired) | United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey |
| Glover Quin | Detroit Lions (Retired) | United Way for Southeastern Michigan |
| Frank Ragnow | Detroit Lions | United Way for Southeastern Michigan |
| D.J. Reader | Cincinnati Bengals | United Way of Greater Cincinnati |
| Dalton Risner | Denver Broncos | Mile High United Way |
| Johnny Stanton | Cleveland Browns | United Way of Lorain County |
| Neiko Thorpe | Seattle Seahawks | United Way of King County |
| K’Von Wallace | Philadelphia Eagles | United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey |
| Benjamin Watson | Patriots (Retired) | United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley |
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.