This weekend featured the Tim Tebow Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic, including a Friday night gala and an auction to benefit the Tim Tebow Foundation.
One bidder put $100, 000 towards a personal meeting with the Jets’ new quarterback.
“It was incredible,” Tebow said. “It’s humbling. You don’t feel worthy, but when people care about your cause and know that you’re trying to do something for other people it’s amazing to see what can happen.”
According to the official website, The Time Tebow Foundation exists “to bring faith, hope and love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need.”
The organization has four main outreach programs, including the W15H program, partnerships with CURE, Timmy’s Playrooms, and support of Uncle Dick’s Orphanage.
This weekend’s event and auction proceeds were aimed at supporting the foundation. Still, Tebow’s recent draft to the New York Jets was a popular topic of discussion as well.
Tebow mentioned his excitement to working alongside QB Mark Sanchez next week. “I’ve been in contact with Mark and he’s a great guy, we’ve got a great relationship. We look forward to seeing each other on Monday,” he said.
He also addressed the Jets fans, after noticing that many had attended his charity event. “Obviously the Jets fans are very passionate,” he said. “and then to also have some of my fans out here who were incredibly supportive was just great.”