49ers announce raffle, auction to benefit communities impacted by fire

The 49ers on Monday announced their plans to help fundraise for victims of the wildfires raging across Northern California.

The 49ers are taking several measures beginning with the 50/50 raffle they have each game. Proceeds from the raffle will now go to the North Valley Community Foundation according to a team release.

This will be supplemented by an auction taking place after Monday’s game on autographed, game-worn jerseys by a slew of 49ers stars including George Kittle, DeForest Buckner and others. That was announced in a tweet by general manager John Lynch.

This isn’t the first bit of action taken within the 49ers organization. Assistant strength-and-conditioning coach Shane Wallen’s hometown was badly impacted by the fires. He immediately set up a GoFundMe to raise money for victims.

The 49ers said in a statement that these are only initial efforts, and that they’ll take additional steps to help as needed.