A doll inspired by the famous photo of the senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders, During the US presidential inauguration was auctioned for more than $ 40 thousand, money that will be earmarked for a food aid program for needy seniors.
The creator of the crochet doll, Tobey King, was inspired by the image of senator and ex-presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, sitting during the inauguration of President Joe Biden last January 20th.
Sanders was caught in a thick jacket, his hair ruffled and with soft mittens woven by a teacher of his state, which have become the subject of social media.
King auctioned off his creation on eBay and promised that all the money raised would go to a charity.
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The idea came to him when he saw the success of Sanders’ image during the investiture, and for which multiple memes were created, and he wanted the money to go to Meal on Wheels, a non-profit organization. which Sanders has supported in the past, and which delivers food to needy seniors.
The doll, which replicates the already iconic progressive senator pose, went up for auction on Saturday for 99 cents and in just three days reached $ 20,300, the winning bid.
Seeing the success of the auction, the platform eBay pledged to give the same amount of the winning tender to the NGO chosen by King, so the initiative has amassed more than 40,000 in donations in just a few days.
Photo posted by Tobey Perales King on the eBay platform. Forum: EFE
“Senator Sanders has long been a supporter of Meals on Wheels and it’s amazing to see that an unexpected moment that becomes the focus of attention inspires others to join forces in fighting the hunger and loneliness of our seniors, “Jenny Young, a spokeswoman for the organization, said in a statement.
The Sanders campaign store has also started using the image of the senator during the investiture to sell sweatshirts and all the money raised is going to the charity itself.
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