"We are grateful for Tom’s generous support”: How Tom Brady donated his $170,000 Salem State speaking fee to Best Buddies and other charities to help those in need
Tom Brady collected $170,000 for a speaking gig at Salem State University, generously donating the entire sum to charity. He allocated $50,000 to Best Buddies and distributed the remaining funds to various other organizations. With approximately 4,000 attendees present, ticket sales effectively covered his speaking fee.
However, the event was notable for Brady facing questions about the NFL's Deflategate saga. The university reported a financial profit from hosting the event.
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- Thursday, 22 October 2026, 10:26 am IST
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