The donations just won’t stop.
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt’s YouCaring page hit its $10 million contribution goal on Thursday.
"I'm going to leave the link open, let's see how high we can get it," Watt said. "I can't say thank you enough. Celebrities, musicians, athletes. Kids with their lemonade stands. People hosting fundraisers. Businesses donating. I cannot thank everybody enough."
Watt said Phase One of the operation is underway. He said semi trucks were being filled up with food and supplies as of Thursday morning with the hope of creating an immediate impact.
On Wednesday afternoon, Watt increased his Houston relief fundraiser goal to $10 million after the previous $6 million goal was met earlier in the day. In a video Watt posted on Wednesday evening announcing the fund reached over $8.5 million, he thanked Ellen DeGeneres and Walmart for unexpectedly donating $1 million.
Watt began publicizing his YouCaring page to benefit the victims of Hurricane Harvey on Sunday afternoon with the initial goal of $200,000.
On Wednesday morning, Watt's YouCaring page had reached over $5 million.
To contribute to Watt's YouCaring page, visit YouCaring.com/JJWatt.
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