Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s infamous banana-and-mayo sandwich turned into a $159,935.33 fundraising endeavor.
The No. 88 driver announced on April 7 that JR Motorsports would be turning his favorite lunch sandwich into an opportunity to raise money for Blessings in a Backpack, a nonprofit organization that raises funds to help provide food for hungry elementary school-age children across America. After nearly three weeks of donations to the fundraiser’s website DaleJrSandwich.com, Junior took to Twitter to announce the total amount raised.
That banana sandwich raised $159,935.33 total. Thanks to all who donated. @BlessinBackpack @Hellmanns
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) April 26, 2016
This announcement comes on the heels of Earnhardt’s XFINITY Series win at Richmond International Raceway, when he took the checkered flag driving the No. 88 Hellmann’s Chevrolet. Earnhardt toasted the win in Victory Lane by chowing down on a banana-and-mayo sandwich.
Donations to the Dale Junior Foundation will continue to be accepted at thedalejrfoundation.org.
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