The 17th annual Edward DeBartolo Scholarship Foundation and Celebrity Auction is tonight.

Several current and former 49ers players, including Nick Bosa and Ji Ayir Brown are part of the festivities.

Both players appreciate the opportunity to help the foundation.

"Its awesome, obviously what they do in the community is unbelievable and the amount of money they raised last year was $2 million. It gives a lot of kids an opportunity and for me to have a small part and help out is awesome," said Bosa.

Brown echoed is teammate. "It means a lot to be here and to show my appreciation for what they do. They do a lot of the youth, for the younger kids. They take care of us so I come here today is a thank you to them."

Both players are excited for the 2024 season after losing in the Super Bowl in February.

TS AWSEOME...OBVIOUSLY WHAT THEY DO IN THIS COMMUNITY IS UNBELIVABLE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THEY RAISE LAST YEAR, THINK IT WAS 2 MILLION...IT GIVE A LOT OF KIDS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ME TO HAVE A SMALL PART AND HELP OUT IS AWESOME..