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Raiders’ No. 1 Pick Donates $500K to MS Research

4/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

He announced a $500,000 donation to multiple sclerosis research via the Mendoza Family Fund.
He was selected No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft.
He watched the draft from his South Florida home to be with his mother Elsa, who has multiple sclerosis.
He held a conference at Raiders headquarters on April 24, 2026.
The Raiders said they signed quarterback Kirk Cousins and will have Tom Brady mentor him.

History

Historical Context

When the National Multiple Sclerosis Society launched its first MS Walk in Washington, D.C., in 1995, it joined a wave of high-visibility civic gatherings that year, most famously the Million Man March on Oct 16, 1995, which Boston University later estimated drew about 837,000 participants. The walk’s $10 million haul and NFL star Emmitt Smith’s involvement foreshadowed today’s athlete-driven philanthropy seen in 2026 draft-day donations.

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Story summary

He announced a $500,000 donation to multiple sclerosis research via the Mendoza Family Fund.
He was selected No. 1 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft.
He watched the draft from his South Florida home to be with his mother Elsa, who has multiple sclerosis.
He held a conference at Raiders headquarters on April 24, 2026.
The Raiders said they signed quarterback Kirk Cousins and will have Tom Brady mentor him.

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