Fernando Mendoza is contributing not just on the field but off it as well. The Indiana quarterback launched a fundraising campaign in support of the National MS Society. The mission is close to his heart, and even his brother, Alberto Mendoza, is part of the campaign. Now, their aim to empower others has nearly reached its donation goal.

Working to cure Multiple Sclerosis and those affected, the brothers launched the Mendoza Burrito campaign last year at La Burrita in Berkeley in honor of their mother. Elsa Mendoza, who currently lives with Multiple Sclerosis, has reportedly affected nearly a million people in the U.S. Their current donation goal was $20,000, and it has now reached $18,364.36, meaning the Mendoza brothers have nearly achieved their target. This year, the work didn’t stop, as they teamed up with two restaurants.

BuffaLouie and Gable’s Bagels have agreed to sell ‘Mendoza Bros. Burger’ and ‘Mendoza Bros. Cubano’ bagel sandwiches, respectively. From this, 100% of the proceeds will directly go to the National MS Society for research, programs, and services. This act even highlights Fernando Mendoza’s love for his mother, as she was diagnosed with MS about a decade ago.

“My mom means the world to me, she’s the most caring and positive person I know, and I’ll keep doing everything I can to support her and others living with MS!” This disease can often be unpredictable and disabling. It causes a wide range of symptoms, which include numbness, weakness, vision problems, and balance issues. With Mendoza’s unfortunate witnessing of the issue at home, they made sure to use their platform to raise their voice.

This has drawn an outpouring of support and love from fans. Supporters gathered on social media, flooding the comment section with messages of encouragement.

How fans reacted to Fernando Mendoza’s MS campaign initiative

Fernando Mendoza’s campaign nearly reaching its goal, shows how eager fans were to contribute to the cause. Many even took to X to share their reactions to the initiative by the Mendoza brothers. Some fans connected deeply with Mendoza’s heartfelt message about his mother, especially those with family members who also suffer from MS. One fan wrote, “Well, now I’m def an Indiana fan. And I’m sure my mother (who has MS) will be too.”

That comment perfectly captured the impact of the campaign, showing how Mendoza’s effort is not only raising awareness but also inspiring people to embrace Indiana in support of his mission. Indiana supporters were proud of Mendoza’s initiative. One supporter worded it perfectly, commenting, “Our program is just different than yours.” Praise of the QB continued.

The 22-year-old was previously proud of his efforts.”It gives awareness, and we’re really proud of it,” Fernando said. “She’s invested so much time and love into us, and it’s only right that I’m able to give back to her and my family one day. Remembering this, one fan posted the legendary Terrell Owens “That’s my quarterback” meme in response to the post by Indiana, showcasing their love and respect for the quarterback in a humorous tone.

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The initial goal set by Mendoza was to raise $1,000. Three days after the promotion started, the campaign had already raised that amount. But the work never stopped for Fernando Mendoza. A netizen appreciated this, but with Ryan Gosling’s clapping at the Oscars meme. With the GIF war going on, a fan took the opportunity to promote the campaign, commenting, “DONATE DONATE DONATE!”

For the fans, it helped show them that Fernando Mendoza and his brother, Alberto Mendoza, left their off-field success to focus on a goal that their mother is proud of.