The Dallas Cowboys announced they will make a $500,000 donation to aid areas of Texas impacted by flooding in Central Texas.
DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys made a $500,000 donation to support victims of the deadly flooding in Central Texas, the team announced.
Kerr County authorities, alongside state and federal officials, said Sunday morning that search-and-rescue teams had recovered at least 59 bodies so far, including 21 children. Several victims are from North Texas.
The donation to The Salvation Army will go toward providing immediate resources for rescue, relief and long-term recovery efforts, the team said.
“Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastation and loss of life caused by the floods in Kerr County and Texas Hill Country, especially for the young girls and their families, as well as all of those lost and their loved ones,” the team said in a statement.
The destructive, fast-moving waters rose 26 feet (8 meters) on the Guadalupe River in just 45 minutes before daybreak Friday, washing away homes and vehicles. The danger was not over as rains continued pounding communities outside San Antonio on Saturday and flash flood warnings and watches remained in effect.
Other notable Texas companies have contributed to the relief efforts, including the Kendra Scott Foundation, which made a donation to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund.
In addition to its direct donation, the foundation will donate 100% of the proceeds from all sales of its Everlyne bracelets.
For more information on how to support victims of the flood, go to WFAA.com/donate.