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UFC Star Conor McGregor Makes Surprise Appearance On Fox News


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The former lightweight and middleweight champion of the UFC Conor McGregor made a surprise appearance on Fox News.

McGregor who is known for his charismatic personality was on the show to present Tunnel to Towers Foundation a $1 million dollar check.

Per its site “Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a nonprofit that honors FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller by honoring the legacy of American heroes by paying off mortgages for injured veterans, first responders and their families.”

Watch McGregor hand over the check here:

Fox News had these details to add:

World-renowned UFC fighter Conor McGregor honored America’s fallen first responders Wednesday with a $1 million check to Tunnel to Towers Foundation CEO Frank Siller in front of a live studio audience on “Hannity.”

“As human beings, it’s a must to give back,” McGregor said. “I work to give back. I work to support my family, and, you know, this is what we must deal with. If people want to help donate to this great foundation, Tunnel to Towers, you can also, we’d appreciate that greatly.”

McGregor, who has donated nearly $4 million to the foundation, told Sean Hannity that life is about “giving back.”

Hannity announced to his studio audience that he will join McGregor by writing a check for $100,000 to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a nonprofit that honors FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who sacrificed his life to save others on Sept. 11, 2001.

The foundation’s mission honors the legacy of American heroes by paying off mortgages for injured veterans, first responders and their families, as well as Gold Star families across the country.

The DC Enquirer had these details to add:

The famous UFC fighter Conor McGregor made an important and generous announcement on Wednesday when he donated $1,000,000 to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation while appearing on Fox News’ ‘Hannity’.

The foundation, which was founded following the tragedy of 9/11, is dedicated to the life of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller who gave his life to save others in the Twin Towers. The organization aims to assist the families and honor the memory of the first responders who gave up their lives on that day. In addition, they provide assistance to veterans and gold star families.

In total the organization has given over $500 million to families, given over 600 mortgage-free homes, and held over 80 events honoring the memory of those who died on 9/11.



 

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