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Who would have guessed that a story that started out as a joke and morphed into a powerful fundraiser would become so controversial?
In September, Iowa’s Carson King was seen in the background shots of “College Gameday” when ESPN visited Ames for the Iowa vs. Iowa State game.
His request for Busch Light beer money through Venmo became a viral sensation, and money started pouring in. King decided to turn the spotlight into something better.
King offered to donate the funds the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Donations exploded as both Venmo and Anheuser-Busch offered to match funds.
As the spotlight grew on King, a Des Moines Register reporter found tweets from King when he was a teen that were deemed offensive.
Controversy erupted after news viewers found offensive tweets made by that Des Moines Register reporter.
Days later, he was no longer employed by the newspaper.
Anheuser-Busch then cut all ties with King but did continue with the donation match.
In the end, King was responsible for nearly $3 million in donations to the children’s hospital.
He continues to raise money for other efforts in Iowa, like the American Red Cross.
" Internet never forgets "
In September, Iowa’s Carson King was seen in the background shots of “College Gameday” when ESPN visited Ames for the Iowa vs. Iowa State game.
His request for Busch Light beer money through Venmo became a viral sensation, and money started pouring in. King decided to turn the spotlight into something better.
King offered to donate the funds the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Donations exploded as both Venmo and Anheuser-Busch offered to match funds.
As the spotlight grew on King, a Des Moines Register reporter found tweets from King when he was a teen that were deemed offensive.
Controversy erupted after news viewers found offensive tweets made by that Des Moines Register reporter.
Days later, he was no longer employed by the newspaper.
Anheuser-Busch then cut all ties with King but did continue with the donation match.
In the end, King was responsible for nearly $3 million in donations to the children’s hospital.
He continues to raise money for other efforts in Iowa, like the American Red Cross.
" Internet never forgets "
