BidSpot Cares announces fundraiser with Mario Chalmers on June 24

BidSpot Cares, a gamification and crowdfunding platform that supports athletic and celebrity charities, today announced its official launch and first client, the Miami Heat’s Mario Chalmers. Using the influence of celebrities and social media, BidSpot Cares helps raise money for charities by engaging fans in games and chances to win one-of-akind collectibles and prizes in return for small donations. BidSpot Cares and Mario Chalmers will kick off the first fundraiser on June 24 with all donations benefitting the Mario V. Chalmers Foundation.

“When it comes to basketball, I strive to stay at the top of my game, but I also want to make sure that I’m giving back when I’m off the court,” said Mario Chalmers of the Miami Heat. “I brought BidSpot Cares onboard as a game changer, to help get more fans involved in serious fundraising and give them something back in return.”

How it Works

Athletes and celebrities often have thousands or millions of social media followers on sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. BidSpot Cares brings fundraising to each fan by hosting online games or auctions six times a year, held independently or as an enhancement to the
charity’s other events. It funds the auctions, reports on them, and follows up on the results, making it a very seamless and easy experience for the celebrity. All proceeds go to the celebrity’s charity. The crowdfunding effect enables BidSpot Cares to reach a broader audience, typically raising more money for the charity than a traditional event. For a small donation, fans access the game or auction and receive an email from BidSpot Cares confirming their donation to the charity for their tax records.

Join the BidSpot Cares/Mario Chalmers’ Auction for 24 Hours on June 24th

Mario Chalmers’ auction begins on June 24th at 6:00p.m. (CST). Fans can bid on many of Mario’s personal favorites including an iPad Mini, Ray-Ban aviators, Beats headphones, and and Xbox 360. Additionally, Mario is donating limited-edition, autographed jerseys, basketballs, posters, and coveted spots in Mario’s Miracle Shot camp, where kids receive four days of basketball training led by Mario and other NBA players. All proceeds will support the Mario V. Chalmers Foundation.

About BidSpot Cares

BidSpot Cares, Inc. (a 501(c)(3)) is an online fundraising platform that uses gamification, social media, celebrity and athlete affiliations, and crowd-funding to raise a new stream of ongoing income for its partners’ charities. It is transforming fundraising, bringing fun and gift giving to a new generation of givers. For more information, please visit bidspotcares.org. Also find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.