What is YRNO? Peyton and Eli Manning set up massive auction in bid to raise funds

Peyton and Eli Manning have made their quarter-zip pullover sweaters a staple on Monday nights while hosting "Manningcast". Now those sweaters have been autographed by the Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks and along with the Fanatics auction, fans were able to bid on one of the sweaters. The auction closed on February 20, 2023.

Peyton Manning posted a photo on his Instagram page on Monday of him and Eli holding the sweaters framed and autographed. He joked that wearing those sweaters during "Manningcast" gives an entirely new meaning to "game-worn". Peyton then said that all of the proceeds from the auction will benefit YRNO.

"Giving an entirely new meaning to “game-worn”. Thanks to all who bid on these quarter zips that Eli & I wore on the ManningCast. All benefits go to @yrno_la"

YRNO stands for Youth Rebuilding New Orleans foundation. The work of the foundation is to rebuild and revitalize aging homes in the New Orleans area while connecting with the younger citizens of the community. Encouraging the young people of New Orleans to continue the work of rebuilding the city to the true charm it once had.

The YRNO non-profit was established in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans and the surrounding area. While many young people looking for an opportunity to make a difference, but are in need of an outlet to do so.

The former NFL quarterbacks were born and raised in Louisiana and still use any chance they get to give back to their hometown.

The closing bid for Peyton's red quarter-zip sweater was $3,625.00 and Eli's blue quarter-zip sweater closed with a bid of $1,050.00.

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Manning Family auctions off memorabilia to benefit New Orleans

Along with the quarter-zip sweaters worn by Peyton and Eli, there were additional memorabilia items also auctioned off through the Fanatics Auction. A framed 16X20 piece featuring not only Peyton and Eli but also their father Archie was signed by all three former NFL quarterbacks. The closing bid was a whopping $6,525.00.

Eli's alter ego, Chad Powers, also had memorabilia up for a bid. A shadow box that included the fake nose he wore during the Penn State Football walk-on tryouts as well as photos of Powers running, all signed by Eli and Chad's iconic catchphrase "Think Fast, Run Fast". The shadow box closed at $2,025.00

The family's auction brought in $14,175.00 to benefit the Youth Rebuilding New Orleans Foundation.