Watt's Harvey relief fund reaches $10M after shattering original $200K goal
J.J. Watt has hit an incredible milestone in his efforts to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
The Houston Texans defensive end reached the $10-million mark in donations Thursday, an amazing feat considering his original goal Sunday was $200,000.
Watt thanked everyone who donated - over 100,000 people - in a Twitter video, saying the website to give money will remain active but no new goal will be set.
"We'll see how high we can get it," said Watt.
$10 MILLION!!!
- JJ Watt (@JJWatt) August 31, 2017
Absolutely incredible.
The most difficult times bring out the best in humanity. https://t.co/SR6DmnNbyM pic.twitter.com/0H8jHcZCQc
Watt's relief fund was boosted Wednesday by Ellen DeGeneres. The talk show host teamed up with supermarket chain Walmart to add another $1 million to the total.
When #Texas needed him, @JJWatt was there. I was honored to help make this amazing gift from @Walmart possible. https://t.co/bObBtijEwq
- Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 31, 2017
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