The Sports World Reacts to Hurricane Harvey
The world of sports has shown its support for the victims of Hurricane Harvey, which has caused havoc in Houston. One of them is J.J Watt, defensive end and leader of the Houston Texans, who uploaded a video announcing a fundraising campaign to help those affected.
"It's extremely difficult to watch the events of Hurricane Harvey unfold on TV and not be able to go back to Houston to help with the recovery efforts," lamented the NFL player on Instagram. "I have organized a fundraiser so that we can raise as much money as possible to help our communities and the families of our great city rebuild," continues the player, stating that any donation, regardless of size or origin, will be greatly appreciated.
It's extremely difficult to have to watch the events of Hurricane Harvey unfold on TV and not be able to get back to Houston to help with the recovery efforts. I've set up a fundraiser so that we can raise as much money as possible to help our communities and the families of our great city rebuild. Any donation that you can spare, no matter how large or small, no matter what city or state you live in, is greatly appreciated. We will come out of this stronger than ever. www.YouCaring.com/JJWatt #TexasForever
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Another person who has taken action is Leslie Alexander, owner of the Rockets, who donated four million dollars to the Hurricane Harvey relief fund, an initiative by Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Statement from Leslie Alexander and the Houston Rockets. Aug 28, 2017
"Our hearts go out to all our friends, family, and neighbors who are experiencing such devastation," reads a statement from the NBA team.
Matt Carpenter, infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals and a Houston native, tweeted that he will donate 10,000 dollars for every home run he hits for the rest of the season to help those in need.
Because @UncleCharlie50 is a stud in every sense of the word...he has pledged to match the 10,000 for each Homerun I hit #prayingforHouston Aug 28, 2017
Chris Paul, guard for the Rockets, also made a donation of 50,000 dollars to help the victims.
Other notable donations include Bob McNair, owner of the Houston Texans (one million dollars), the NFL through a foundation for the same amount, Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, who pledged to match funds donated to the American Red Cross, as well as Major League Baseball (one million dollars).