Invicta FC announced on Jan. 10 via Facebook that their fighters helped raise over $5,000 for breast cancer research with a series of sports bra eBay auctions.
The eBay auctions were spearheaded by women's pro soccer star McCall Zerboni, six-year-old Emma Bayer and her parents.
The auctions were designed to raise awareness and funds in the fight against breast cancer through the empowerment of women. Funds raised went to the Keep-A-Breast Foundation, a non-profit organization that uses art and educational programs to raise awareness of methods of prevention and early detection of breast cancer.
"A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our WMMA sports bra auction to benefit Keep-A-Breast," the Invicta FC report states. "We raised a total of $5,346, with 63 items!! Because of the success, we plan on doing this all over again in October! We would love to have you all join us. If you know anyone who might like to contribute, please send them our way. For those of you who missed out this time, please get on board!"
Among the many female MMA stars who contributed were Racheal Blaze, Emily Kagan, Julie Kedzie, Cassie Crisano, Hitomi Akano, Ayaka Hamasaki, Sara McMann, Ronda Rousey, Katalina Malungahu, Liz Carmouche, Bec Hyatt, Amanda Bell, Cassie Robb, Michelle Waterson, Laura Sanko, Arianny Celeste, Felice Herrig, Sarah Goodlaxson and Tecia Torres.
Rousey's bra was the top seller, and Celeste followed close behind.
Rousey's bra raked into $810, while Celeste brought in $449. Herrig's cute pink sports bra sold for $405, and Hyatt's top drew a high bid of $355.
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