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Pete Davidson is teaming up with the fundraising platform Alltroo to launch a holiday campaign benefiting Answer the Call, the New York nonprofit that supports families of first responders killed in the line of duty. The cause is one that’s deeply personal for Davidson, whose father, Scott Davidson, was a New York City firefighter who died responding to the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11, when Pete was seven years old.
As part of the fundraising sweepstakes, the comedian is offering up his 1970 Chevrolet truck — a vehicle he’s joked he’s parting with as he prepares for fatherhood — as the prize for donors who participate between Dec. 12 and Dec. 25. Participants will also be entered for a chance to attend the premiere of Davidson’s next film and meet him in person. Donations can be made at alltroo.com/pete, with winners to be announced after the campaign closes on Dec. 25.
“Answer The Call is an incredible organization, they’ve had my family’s back and have supported so many people affected by 9/11,” Davidson said in a statement to Variety. “The Alltroo rally has made it possible for many people to give back and create the kind of impact that allows Answer The Call to show up for even more families when they need it most.”
Davidson’s father’s death has shaped much of the comedian’s life and work, becoming a thread through projects such as “Saturday Night Live,” his 2020 semi-autobiographical film “The King of Staten Island,” and numerous stand-up sets in which he’s navigated grief and trauma. Over the years, Davidson has participated in a range of charitable efforts tied to 9/11 families and first responders, including benefit shows, appearances at memorial events, and collaborations with organizations that support mental health services for survivors and their families. He has also previously donated proceeds from merchandise drops and special performances to related causes.
Alltroo, founded by former NFL player Kyle Rudolph and entrepreneur Jon Walburg, pairs celebrity-backed sweepstakes with charitable campaigns. Davidson’s rally is one of several end-of-year pushes on the platform, which has increasingly leaned on high-profile talent to draw attention to smaller or community-based nonprofits.
