NFL star JJ Watt had hoped to raise $200,000 for his Houston Flood Relief Fund but today it surpassed $18 million.
The Houston Texans defensive end said Sunday’s efforts were part of ‘phase one’ and he would ‘ensure the donated funds would be used effectively.’
‘Phase two is what’s going to happen with all of the money. Not a single dollar has been spent yet. All 10 semi-trucks were donated… so we haven’t even spent a single cent yet and that’s a testament to the community,’ he said.
With teams of volunteers, Watt distributed food, water, clothing, baby products, pet food and cleaning supplies to those hit by the devastating floods.
Elvira Vera jumps out of her car to embrace Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt while he was distributing relief supplies.