Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar has been dealing with a lot at the moment. The 61-year-old NFL icon has been fighting Parkinson’s disease for a long time, and his health condition has further deteriorated recently. Suffering from cirrhosis of the liver, the former NFL star had been looking for a liver transplant. Unfortunately, his procedure was delayed as the donor was found to be infected. Thus, with no other option, Kosar had a tough time trying to stop his internal bleeding. Luckily for Kosar, a LIV Golf icon helped him significantly. 

On the evening of November 16, the former Browns quarterback had good news for his fans. After some significant delays, Kosar shared that his doctors have finally cleared him for the transplant. And much to the delight of his fans, the entire procedure turned out successful. As the NFL icon received love and support from his fans, Kosar, too, took time out to extend his support to everybody who supported him in his time of need. And one of the biggest supporters came from none other than Phil Mickelson. 

Kosar took to his official X account and wrote a thank-you message to Mickelson. Thanking him for his generous donation, the former NFL QB said, “@PhilMickelson Can’t Thank U Enough Phil for Your Amazing Donation Call me Anytime for Anything #UMatter #RenewingAthletesLives” Immediately, Mickelson too, responded with a warm message saying, “I’m so happy you’re doing well.” Surely, this was a great relief for the NFL icon. After all, he has been on the waiting list for more than a year. 

Elated by how things turned out, Kosar uploaded a video just hours after his surgery was successful. Beaming from his hospital bed, Kosar said, “Hey, I’m out and I’m feeling good. Just ready to enjoy the rest of the week and the rest of our lives.” Surely, the vibe reflected his optimistic self as Kosar had been throughout.

Meanwhile, coming back to Mickelson, this was not the first time that the golfing icon has been involved in charity and philanthropic work. 

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Phil Mickelson once donated funds worth $1 million to 14 charities

A few years back, the 55-year-old American golfer had been on the receiving end of several criticisms after he decided to step into LIV Golf, leaving the PGA Tour behind. But all those debacles never stopped him from being there for those in need. The American legend, alongside his wife, founded the Phil and Amy Foundation in 2004. And since that day, their organisation has contributed to the betterment of many. 

Mickelson and his wife raised a fund worth a million dollars to help the society towards betterment. That fund was distributed by his organisation to 14 charities. The list of charities included Alzheimer’s Association, Boxing Club, Boys and Girls Club,  Pegasus Riding Academy, and many more.

Mickelson reflected on this fundraising service and stated later, “We were thrilled to raise one million dollars for charities from last year’s event and provide needed support to worthy Coachella Valley organisations.” The way Phil always tries to be there for those in need and bring in a change for the better, indeed, turns out to be inspiring every single time.