Viral 'beer money' request reportedly generates $1 million in donations

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A college football fan who made a social media plea for 'beer money' and turned the humorous request into a fundraising effort for a children’s hospital has now reportedly reached $1 million in donations.

A college football fan who made a social media plea for"beer money" and turned the humorous request into a fundraising effort for a children’s hospital has now reportedly reached $1 million in donations.

"I thought it would just be a joke," King told"Good Morning America," on Friday."I didn't think anyone would actually see it." After the"GMA" broadcast, money transfers and donations flooded his Venmo account. Within hours, he'd received more than 2,000 notifications, King told"GMA."

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