The Dallas Cowboys, a team under the National Football League (NFL) in the United States, announced on Sunday, July 6, that they will donate $500,000 to The Salvation Army to help this international Christian and charity organization recover from the floods that have devastated the Hill Country region of Texas where the organization is located.
The Houston Texans, another team under the NFL, had previously announced on Saturday that they would also donate a similar amount.
As of Sunday evening Eastern Time, state officials confirmed that the recent flooding in central Texas has resulted in at least 80 deaths across various counties, with at least 68 fatalities reported in Kerr County. The governor declared Sunday as a statewide day of prayer.
Authorities in Texas reported that 11 girls went missing from a summer camp called “Camp Mystic” along the Guadalupe River.
Last Friday morning, heavy rain caused the Guadalupe River to rise by 26 feet in less than an hour, leading to a wall of water engulfing the area.
In a statement, the Dallas Cowboys expressed their condolences, saying, “Seeing the devastation and loss of lives caused by the floods in Kerr County and the Hill Country of Texas weighs heavy on our hearts, especially for those young girls and their families, as well as all the victims and their loved ones.”
“This tragedy is heartbreaking, and we stand in solidarity with all those affected, offering our prayers. We are joining forces with The Salvation Army in their emergency relief efforts and also donating $500,000 to provide immediate resources for rescue, relief, and long-term recovery efforts,” the statement continued.
“Camp Mystic,” located in Hunt, Kerr County, was founded in 1926 as a Christian camp for girls.
(Reference: Reuters)