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LOOK: J.J. Watt shares updates as supplies are delivered for Hurricane Harvey relief
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A week ago, J.J. Watt shared a video on Twitter urging people to donate to the Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey relief. The goal was set at $200,000.
Seven days later, more than $18.5 million has been donated, most of which has been spent on purchasing supplies for victims of the natural disaster. Sunday night, Watt shared photos of the supplies and volunteers helping unload semi-trucks full of essential items. It was truly a great sight:
One week ago the goal was $200k
We just passed $18.5 MILLION.
Your generosity knows no bounds. Thank you. https://t.co/SR6DmnNbyM
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) September 4, 2017
10 semi trucks.
4 locations.
Countless incredible volunteers.
Just the beginning. pic.twitter.com/xmN40M4hFA— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) September 4, 2017
This is what we'll be distributing today pic.twitter.com/YVyOC4jRaj
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) September 3, 2017
It’s pretty phenomenal that what’s simple goal of $200,000 has turned into $18.5 million in donations. Watt also said there were countless volunteers helping deliver the supplies in a tweet.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB