Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans wasted no time showing their support for injured star wide receiver Mike Evans, launching a grassroots fundraising effort that has already brought in thousands for his charitable foundation.

Evans was carted off the field Monday night after suffering a concussion and a broken collarbone during the Bucs nationally televised loss to the Detroit Lions. He is expected to miss most of the remaining season.

Shortly after the injury, messages of support and donations began flooding social media, sparking the campaign known as $13-dollars for 13 in honor of Evans jersey number.

Since its launch late Monday, the effort has raised more than $8,000 from over 400 contributors. The money will benefit the Mike Evans Family Foundation, which has supported local organizations

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