Back to the Top News Newsfeed

J.J. Watt's Fundraising for Hurricane Harvey Relief Surpasses $1 Million Goal

Related Topics: J. J. Watt, relief technique

One of Houston's most famous athletes is doing what he can to help the city in recovering from the effects of Hurricane Harvey.

According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt's fundraising efforts to help victims of the hurricane surpassed $1 million Monday. In addition to the efforts, Watt donated $100,000 of his own money.

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul donated $50,000 to the cause.

"I think that it's been an unbelievable display of what can happen when people come together," Watt said, via Wilson.