Bernie's Wooly Mittens Raise Close to $2 million

Thursday, 28 January 2021 04:26

By Canadian Press

About those wooly mittens Senator Bernie Sanders wore to the inauguration, sparking endless memes across social media?

They've helped to raise $1.8 million in the last five days for charitable organizations in Sanders' home state of Vermont.

The sum comes from the sale of merchandise with the January 20th image of him sitting with his arms and legs crossed, clad in his brown parka and recycled wool mittens.

One fan, Tobey King in Texas, turned the sensational snapshot into a nine-inch crochet doll, which sold for 20-thousand-300 dollars on an e-Bay auction.

The 46-year-old King said she will donate the money to Meals on Wheels America.

More from Local News

Welland CAO Optimistic for 2026

Jessica Ruddell is pleased with 2025 progress, but wants to build on that
Niagara Clinics Help Coughs, Colds

Niagara North Family Health Team says these are to help ease hospital ERs, meant for non emergencies
Clifton Hill Construction in January

The city says this is for Smart Pole installation for wireless services, lasting to the spring
Gas Prices to Hold Steady: Analyst

Prices have been seen as low as below a dollar in Niagara, and not expected to shoot up again until the spring or summer
NRP Using Warrant in Niagara Falls Area

They're asking everyone to avoid the area, but no risk to public safety
Part of Welland Canal Officially Named

This will happen in the spring at Port Dalhousie, for section of Canal that dates back roughly 200 years
Girl Assaulted in Break and Enter

Update: Suspect from Niagara Falls arrested, after assault in a home in Niagara on the Lake
Invest in Officer Well-Being: Former Chair

Former Chair of police services board says policing is significantly misunderstood by the public

Bernie's Wooly Mittens Raise Close to $2 million

Share

More from Local News