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The Nfl, Together, Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans have promised to donate $ 1.5 million to the communities affected by the flood in central Texas as the death toll reached almost 70 on Sunday.
NFL announced the donation before Texas officials shared an update that they had received “Unconfirmed reports of another wall of water” that formed several evacuations.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell participates in an NFL International Series game between Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Kirby Lee/Imag- Pictures)
“National Football League’s two Texas -based teams – they Dallas Cowboys And Houston Texans – unites with the NFL Foundation to support the victims’ families and survivors of the heartbreaking floods in central Texas, “reads the league’s statement.
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“Together, they will contribute $ 1.5 million to provide both immediate help and long -term resources to those most affected by the catastrophic flood.”
The Texans First announced plans to donate $ 500,000 on Saturday, added the donation will provide support and resources to the communities “influenced by the devastating flood.”
A Houston Texans -helmet is seen on the grass before the game against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
“We are heart -bridged by the loss and damage our neighbors in Texas Hill land have endured. We are especially destroyed to hear about the children who are still missing, and we ask that they will soon be reunited with their families,” the statement continued.
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“Our hearts will remain with all affected, and in addition to our donation, we will continue to support the search, rescue and recovery efforts in the coming weeks.”
On Sunday, Cowboys announced they would match the donation.
“Our hearts are heavy when we witness the destruction and loss of life caused by the floods of Kerr County and Texas Hill Country, especially for the young girls and their families, as well as all those lost and their loved ones. To provide immediate resources to save, light and long time next to the Savation Army.
Dallas Cowboys owns Jerry Jones before the game against the Washington commanders at AT&T Stadium on January 5, 2025. (Kevin Jairaj/Imag- Pictures)
Over a dozen campers were confirmed died from Sunday afternoon, said Kerr County officials. A counselor and 11 campers remained unmatched, while the death toll over Central Texas climbed up to almost 70 on Sunday.
