The Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, NBA and the NBA Player's Association are donating more than $2 million to relief efforts in the Texas Hill Country.
Dozens were killed in flash flooding over the July 4th weekend in Central Texas.
Texas NBA teams donate to flood recovery
What they're saying:
The teams, the NBA and the NBA Players Association released a statement on Monday:
"The NBA Family is heartbroken by the loss of life and the devastation caused by the flooding across the Texas Hill Country. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy and we extend our deepest gratitude to the heroic first responders and volunteers. Amid so much sorrow, we are inspired by the strength of the Texas community as it comes together during this incredibly difficult time. In that spirit, the NBA, the NBPA, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs are joining together to provide more than $2 million to support immediate and long-term relief to those most impacted."
Texas sports teams donate to flooding relief
Dig deeper:
Several professional sports teams in Texas have made large donations to flooding relief.
The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans each donated $500,000.
The Houston Astros and Texas Rangers each donated $1 million.
How you can help
What you can do:
You can join FOX in supporting the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country’s Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, which will help provide relief to communities and with rebuilding efforts.
LINK: Click here for the site to make a donation.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the NBA.
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