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J.J. Watt’s Hurricane Relief Fundraiser Hits $10 Million and Counting

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J.J. Watt’s fundraising efforts for Hurricane Harvey relief have hit $10 million and counting.

Watt announced on Wednesday that he had increased his goal to $10 million, and had raised more than $6 million as of Wednesday afternoon. He planned to distribute supplies to those affected by the storm on Sunday.

Watt started the fundraiser last Sunday with an initial goal of $100,000. The money will help purchase food, generators, clothing, water and supplies for the people of Houston.

Texas governor Greg Abbott announced that 33 counties are in a flood-ravaged state and are under federal disaster declarations.