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Sophie Cunningham Turns 'Fines' GoFundMe Gag Into Charity Drive

The Fever guard redirected the campaign to Ronald McDonald House Charities to spotlight WNBA discipline.

Overview

  • Sophie Cunningham posted a GoFundMe on Oct. 2 that she initially framed as covering WNBA fines before clarifying it was a joke.
  • She told followers on X that the $10 million target was tongue-in-cheek and later set the page’s goal to $26,000.
  • An update on the fundraiser states all proceeds will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities, and she said she will handle her own fines.
  • Donations still rolled in, including a $1,000 gift, with the total topping $3,000 by Thursday night.
  • The stunt follows multiple fines for criticizing officiating and an on-court altercation, and she again said league leadership must be held accountable in a postgame interview.