Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors' star player, might be one of the richest athletes in the world, but both he and his wife, Ayesha Curry, remain passionate about charity and giving back to the underprivileged. A few days ago, an unidentified bidder agreed to pay a whopping $9 million for an hour-long lunch with Stephen Curry, his wife and popular entrepreneur Ayesha Curry, and billionaire investor Warren Buffett. Now, Stephen Curry has broken his silence.
Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry Open Up About Their Emotions
A few hours ago, in a heartfelt joint statement, Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry said, “We’re overwhelmed with gratitude for this opportunity…” The popular couple added, “Which reflects a shared belief that when different generations and institutions come together with purpose, we can create deeper and more lasting impact for the people who need it most…”
For the unversed, the auction for the lunch began a few days ago on eBay, as reports surfaced of a bidder agreeing to pay $9 million for it. The identity of the bidder has not been made public yet, sparking chaos among fans. The winner will join Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry, and Ayesha Curry, along with seven guests of their own choice, on June 24 in Omaha, Nebraska, at the billionaire investor’s estate.
Warren Buffett Matches the Winning Bid
With the bidder paying $9 million, billionaire investor Warren Buffett has also matched the winning bid, raising the total amount to a whopping $18 million. Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry continue to work for families in Oakland through their foundation.
Proceeds to Benefit Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation
The proceeds from the auction will be exclusively used for Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry’s co-owned charity foundation, Eat. Learn. Play. This foundation has worked for underprivileged families and children of Oakland, providing them with nutritious food and quality education. The foundation has been in service for close to a decade and has changed countless lives across Oakland through Stephen and Ayesha Curry’s efforts.
