BREAKING: Tennessee Volunteers star quarterback Joey Aguilar has donated his full $20 million signing bonus and sponsorship earnings to charities and organizations supporting the homeless. “Millions of people are facing hardship every day — families without shelter, kids going hungry, veterans lacking the help they need,” Sanders said. “I could easily be one of them…”
In a remarkable show of generosity and purpose, Tennessee Volunteers star quarterback Joey Aguilar has donated his entire $20 million signing bonus and sponsorship earnings to charities and organizations working to support the homeless across the country.
“Millions of people are facing hardship every day — families without shelter, kids going hungry, veterans lacking the help they need,” Aguilar said in a heartfelt statement. “I could easily be one of them. I’ve been given a rare opportunity, and I want to make sure it helps others, not just me.”
Aguilar’s donation will be distributed among a network of nonprofits focused on emergency housing, food access, mental health services, and long-term support for those experiencing homelessness. The move has drawn national attention and praise, not just for the size of the donation, but for the humility and empathy behind it.
