NFL headquarters, Texas promise a donation of $ 1.5 million for flood relief


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He Nfl, Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans have pledged to collectively donate $ 1.5 million to the communities affected by floods in the center of Texas when the death toll reached almost 70 on Sunday.

The NFL announced the donation before Texas officials shared an update that they had received unconfirmed reports from another water wall, “which caused more evacuations.

The NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell attends a game of the NFL international series between the Chicago Bears and the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Kirby Lee/Imagn images)

“The two teams based in Texas of the National Football League: the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans, join with the Foundation of the NFL to support families and survivors of the victims of heartbreaking floods in the center of Texas, “said the League statement.

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“Together they will contribute $ 1.5 million to provide immediate assistance and long -term resources to those most affected by catastrophic floods.”

The Texans The plans announced for the first time to donate $ 500,000 on Saturday, adding that the donation will provide support and resources for the communities “affected by the devastating floods.”

A Houston Texans helmet is seen on the grass before the match against the Tennessee Titans at the NRG Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Tim Warner/Getty images)

“We are disconsolate for the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas hill country have endured. We are especially devastated when they hear about the children who are still missing, and we are praying that they meet with their families soon,” the statement continued.

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“Our hearts will remain with all those affected and, in addition to our donation, we will continue to support the search, rescue and recovery efforts in the coming weeks.”

On Sunday, the cowboys announced that they would match the donation.

“Our hearts are heavy since we are witnessing the devastation and loss of lives caused by flooding in Kerr and Texas Hill Country count 500,000 to provide resources immediately for the rescue of our resources, relief, relief and relief to the other. ”

The owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones, before the match against Washington’s commanders at the AT&T stadium on January 5, 2025. (Kevin Jairaj/Imagn images)

More than a dozen campers were confirmed dead until Sunday afternoon, said Kerr County officials. A counselor and 11 campers remained without accounting while the number of deaths in the center of Texas rose to almost 70 on Sunday.

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