Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence gets go-ahead by NCAA for GoFundMe to aid coronavirus victims

The NCAA will allow Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence to continue using his name, image and likeness to raise money on GoFundMe to aid coronavirus victims.

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his girlfriend Marissa Mowry wanted to help those who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, their GoFundMe to aid was temporarily shut down as Clemson and the NCAA worked to resolve any potential rules violations.

It was previously reported it was the NCAA that forced the fundraising efforts to be shut down because it is a violation of NCAA rules that prevent student-athletes from using their name, image and likeness for crowdfunding.

The NCAA issued a statement in response saying they didn’t ask for the GoFundMe to be taken down and applaud Lawrence’s efforts.

After the NCAA’s statement, Clemson compliance confirmed the fundraising efforts will continue.

The good thing is the money that was raised before it was halted will be going to Meals on Wheels and No Kid Hungry,

Lawrence and Mowry set up a GoFundMe on Monday afternoon and raised $2,670 by the end of the day.

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“Despite all of the craziness and drama with that we were able to raise a little over $2,500. So all of that’s going to go to Meals on Wheels and No Kid Hungry, which is super awesome,” Lawrence said in the video. “Thank you guys, all of y’all that donated. It’s really much appreciated. It’s going to help some kids and some elderly [people] somewhere, so it’s going to be very helpful. So we really appreciate y’all. Sorry for all of the drama and all of the confusion but we got it worked out.”

The NCAA also clarified they will allow players like Lawrence and others to use their name, image and likeness in fundraising efforts due to the coronavirus pandemic. There are a number of NCAA rules that just don’t make sense, but it’s great they are allowing this exception to the rule.

There is no downside to this. It’s a good thing if Lawrence uses his name, likeness and image to help raise money for coronavirus victims. It’s not something that should be against rules. This is something that players on every football program across the country should be doing.

Lawrence is a leader on the football field and clearly he’s a leader off it as well. Think about what could have transpired if this wasn’t shut down.

It would be great if Lawrence could challenge Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields to start a GoFundMe of his own to help raise money for victims in the state of Ohio.

Then, it begins to take on a life of its own with players at other programs trying to establish a fundraising program.

Without sports, it would have been a competition of sorts to see who could raise the most money and give that program some bragging rights for their “good works” in the community.

We need to lean on each other than ever before and a fundraiser across college campuses can do a lot of help for people who need it at this time.

For more information about COVID-19, visit the CDC’s website or the website for your state’s Department of Health.

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