Vanderbilt running back Sedrick Alexander announces he will donate $280 for every touchdown he scores during the 2026 football season. The donations go to the ALS Association, turning each scoring play into support for ALS research.
Both outlets link the decision to former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson, whom Alexander honors in making the commitment. Johnson has publicly described his ALS diagnosis, and his condition is described as having accelerated earlier this year. Alexander says he wants to use something he enjoys—scoring touchdowns—to make a difference, framing the effort as a way to contribute to a cause tied to Johnson’s experience.
While the coverage centers on the same pledge and beneficiaries, the articles present it as a “classy” gesture and emphasize the personal motivation from Johnson’s diagnosis, without detailing specific donation mechanics beyond the per-touchdown amount and the season timeline.
