The Detroit Lions are the latest of many organizations and celebrities donating money to help Hurricane Harvey relief efforts in Texas and Louisiana.
The team announced that owner Martha Ford and the Ford family donated the money to the American Red Cross on behalf of the team.
On behalf of Mrs. Ford and her family, the Detroit Lions have donated $1,000,000 to the @RedCross for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. pic.twitter.com/RfxkFVqZAE
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 31, 2017
Houston Texans DE J.J. Watt started an online fundraiser on Sunday which has currently raised more than $10 million.
After setting a goal of $200,000 on Sunday, he continued to raise his goal until they hit the $10 million mark on Thursday.
$10 MILLION!!!
Absolutely incredible.
The most difficult times bring out the best in humanity. https://t.co/SR6DmnNbyM pic.twitter.com/0H8jHcZCQc
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 31, 2017
