The Houston Texans have visited Harvey storm survivors as defensive end JJ Watt’s hurricane relief fundraiser has raised more than $10million.
Watt, along with 54 players and staff members from the NFL team, spent more than an hour posing for photos and signing autographs for stranded residents at the NRG Center on Thursday.
Outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus took a selfie with Lea Jones, who was flooded out of her home in the Dairy Ashford area, while survivors Kourtney Love and Samantha McClain danced as they met quarterback Tom Savage.
The Houston Texans have visited Harvey storm survivors as defensive end JJ Watt’s hurricane relief fundraiser has raised more than $10million. Dora Gomez has a ball signed by Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus
Watt, along with 54 players and staff members from the NFL team, spent more than an hour posing for photos at the NRG Center on Thursday. NFL center Nick Martin and his fiancé Kathleen Patterson play with Aaliyah Vasquez and her sister Maria
Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus poses for a photo with Lea Jones, who was flooded out of her home in the Dairy Ashford area
Houston Texans’ J.J. Watt talks on the phone after he and the team got off buses at NRG Stadium
Meanwhile, center Nick Martin and his fiancé Kathleen Patterson were spotted playing with little Aaliyah Vasquez and her sister Maria.
The team was scheduled to play the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday but the game was cancelled on Wednesday morning, according to ESPN.
Countless celebrities, community members and individuals around the world have shown overwhelming support to Hurricane Harvey victims through generous contributions and tireless crowdfunding efforts.
The Houston Flood Relief Fund, organized by Houston Texans football player J.J. Watt, has now raised more than $13,500,000 by supporters as of Friday morning.
Kourtney Love, left, and Samantha McClain dance as they meet Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage
A.E. Thomas, left, speaks to Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien during a visit by Texans players and coaches
The team was scheduled to play the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday but the game was cancelled on Wednesday morning
The Houston Flood Relief Fund , organized by Houston Texans football player J.J. Watt, has now raised more than $13,500,000 by supporters as of Friday morning
In total, more than 131,000 people have donated and Watt has increased the goal to $15million.
Watt created the YouCaring page Tuesday, which initially raised $500,000, but rapidly gained public attention over the course of several hours.
The beloved sports star continues to be so blown away by generosity of community members and supporters alike, he since upped the goal three times.
Other celebrities like Kevin Hart, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez, Sandra Bullock, Nicki Minaj, D.J. Khaled, T.I., Chris Brown, The Kardashians, Drake and Beyoncé have donated large sums of money to the cause.
Watt, 28, who has been hailed a local hero for his constant support of the cause, has posted several emotional videos to his Twitter following of 3.96 million to thank everyone
In total, more than 131,000 people have donated and Watt has increased the goal to $15million
Community GoFundMe pages have been wildly successful with various goals in aiding animals, victims’ medical costs, supply of food, etc.
Watt, 28, who has been hailed a local hero for his constant support of the cause, has posted several emotional videos to his Twitter following of 3.96 million to thank everyone.
He said on Thursday: ‘$10 MILLION!!! Absolutely incredible. The most difficult times bring out the best in humanity.’
He added: ‘I can’t say thank you enough – celebrities, musicians, athletes, kids with their lemonade stands and people hosting fundraisers, businesses donating.
‘What’s happening right now is my focus is very much on getting this money directly back to the people.’
Two men struggle to carry belongings through floodwaters in west Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
U.S. Border Patrol Agent Steven Blackburn, left, checks if people wading in water need help during a search a rescue operation in a neighborhood inundated by floodwaters
CELEBS SHOW DEDICATION TO HARVEY VICTIMS
Houston-born popstar Beyoncé released a statement to the Houston Chronicle in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
‘I am working closely with my team at BeyGOOD as well as my pastor (Rudy Rasmus at St. John’s in downtown Houston) to implement a plan to help as many as we can,’ she said.
Comedian Kevin Hart continues to challenge celebs on social media to donate to hurricane victims.
Houston-born popstar Beyoncé is working in part with her team at BeyGOOD and her pastor to aid in relief efforts
Hart said: ‘Simply anybody right now who’s in a powerful position who can impact this issue through social media, Let’s really try to save some lives.’
Actress Sandra Bullock donated $1 million dollars to the American Red Cross this week.
Comedian Kevin Hart has challenged celebs to donate to hurricane victims
Bullock said in a statement she hopes the natural catastrophe can bring Americans together at last.
‘There are no politics in eight feet of water,’ Bullock told People. ‘There are human beings in eight feet of water.’
Actress Sandra Bullock donated $1 million dollars to the American Red Cross