4:20 Flashback: Stand Up For Heroes

Posted on November 7, 2019

420 Flashback 11-7-19

About 5 years ago Bruce Springsteen played an acoustic set to kick off an annual Stand Up For Heroes event, then offered the instrument to the highest bidder. Bidding reached $60,000, he threw in a guitar lesson, and someone offered $250,000. At this point, he offered up a dinner at his house. What did they eat?

Answer:

Lasagna! Plus a ride around the block in the sidecar of his motorbike and the shirt off of his back. All the money went to the Bob Woodruff Foundation, which helps injured servicemen and their families when they return home.

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