Everyone is absolutely devastated by the images of Houston, Texas after Hurricane Harvey hit just a few days ago. People walking in waist-deep water or sitting on roofs waiting for countless hours to be rescued are just some of the heartbreaking images, however, there have also been some inspiring moments of people helping each other in a time when this country has been incredibly divided. Volunteers and emergency services have all headed to Texas to help those stranded get out of their houses as well as provide supplies for all those displaced.
Athletes, as they usually do, have taken on a leadership role in trying to raise money for those affected. Houston Texans superstar defensive end JJ Watt specifically has been working extra hard on trying to raise money for the city he now calls home. His initial goal was to raise $1 million, but he has already raised $4 million and is now calling for a new goal of $5 million. It should come as no surprise as Watt is always active in the Houston community.
$4 MILLION!
New Goal: $5 Million.https://t.co/SR6DmnNbyM pic.twitter.com/HRffs6YcrD
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 30, 2017
Other athletes, including Texas-based Ezekiel Elliot. have also stepped in to raise money for the victims. Teams have also decided to step in and help efforts to rebuild Houston.
BIG thanks to @dallascowboys Jerry Jones for the generous $100k #Harvey2017 relief donation! We are so blessed by your partnership. @thefan
— Salvation Army USA (@SalvationArmyUS) August 29, 2017
Giving $21k to @SalvationArmyUS #Harvey2017 relief. I challenge @dak @DezBryant & @dallascowboys fans to join me. https://t.co/ZXx6K4WQ8N
— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) August 28, 2017
#HurricaneHarvey: https://t.co/gAUToFeaKU | @RedCross pic.twitter.com/tfurT627Zs
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) August 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/JayBruce87/status/902666375432462336
Rockets owner Leslie Alexander has told @SylvesterTurner he will up his donation from the $4 million he announced to $10 million.
— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) August 29, 2017
Mr. McNair and the #Texans are pledging $1 million dollars to the United Way of Greater Houston Flood Relief Fund. #HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/emzPzGdnr7
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) August 28, 2017
Titans Owner Amy Adams Strunk makes million dollar donation to @JJWatt's Houston Flood Relief Fund #HoustonStrong
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— Tennessee Titans (@Titans) August 29, 2017
#HoustonStrong pic.twitter.com/Und3k6aKWe
— NBPA (@TheNBPA) August 29, 2017
In a further effort to help Hurricane Harvey victims, the Texans and Cowboys announced that all proceeds from their game on Thursday will be donated to United Way of Greater Houston Relief Fund. All tickets will be $25 after the game was forced to be moved to AT&T Stadium.
ALERT: #Cowboys #texans tickets parking logistics @1053thefan pic.twitter.com/gkyLqyPGf1
— fishsports (@fishsports) August 29, 2017
