The NFL Foundation, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Houston Texans are donating $1.5 million to assist those impacted by the catastrophic floods in Texas that have claimed at least 70 lives and left many others missing.
In a joint effort, the NFL and its two Texas-based teams are uniting to support victims’ families and survivors, with the donations intended to provide both immediate relief and long-term recovery resources.
"Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastation and loss of life caused by the floods in Kerr County and Texas Hill County, especially for the young girls and their families, as well as all of those lost and their loved ones," the Cowboys organization said in a statement.
"This has been devastating to see and we hold everyone impacted in our thoughts and prayers. Standing side by side with The Salvation Army's critical response, we are also donating $500,000 to provide immediate resources for rescue, relief and long term recovery efforts."
The Texans echoed those sentiments, stating, "We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured. We are especially devastated to hear about the children who are still missing and we are praying they are reunited with their families soon. Our hearts will remain with everyone affected and in addition to our donation, we will continue to support the search, rescue and recovery efforts in the coming weeks."
According to the Associated Press, the death toll from the flooding has now reached at least 70, with Kerr County accounting for 59 of those deaths, including 21 children. Emergency crews are still working to locate the missing.
Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha has vowed to continue the search until "everybody is found."
