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Packers LB Micah Parsons Donates $350,000 to Support Charlie Kirk’s Family

 


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Green Bay, WI – September 11, 2025

The NFL continues to mourn the tragic assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was killed earlier this week during a community event. Among the tributes pouring in from politics, sports, and entertainment, Green Bay Packers linebacker Micah Parsons has stepped forward with a powerful gesture.

Parsons has donated $350,000 to support Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their two young daughters.

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According to sources close to the team, the contribution has been divided into two parts:

  • $150,000 for public murals and floral memorials in Green Bay, Charlotte, and Phoenix, honoring Kirk’s life and legacy.

  • $200,000 placed into a trust fund to secure his daughters’ education and long-term stability.

  • In a statement, Parsons explained: “This isn’t about politics or football. It’s about family, compassion, and showing up for people when they feel most alone. Erika and her girls should always know they are loved and supported.”

    The timing of this donation makes it even more significant. Just yesterday, Parsons also donated $200,000 to Honoring Iryna Zarutska, joining the global wave of tributes to the Ukrainian woman whose death drew international attention. Two consecutive acts of generosity reveal a player committed to leading not only on the field, but also in humanity.

    NFL teams are expected to hold moments of silence in Kirk’s memory this weekend, with early discussions already underway about establishing a legacy fund for his children.

    One Packers teammate said privately: “Micah shows leadership every Sunday. But this week, he showed what true leadership looks like when the game isn’t being played.”

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