Athletes organize campaigns to help victims of the Texas winter storm (+ photos)

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Athletes have shown solidarity with the thousands of families that have been affected by the winter storm that hits the state of Texas

Athletes have shown solidarity with the thousands of families that have been affected by the winter storm that hits the state of Texas, United States.

The short stop of the Houston Astros, Carlos Correa, started a collection to try to provide food to those in need.

Correa launched the initiative in conjunction with his altruistic foundation, the team, and other NGOs.

“During this unprecedented winter storm that affected millions in Houston, we would like to help our community,” he explained in an Instagram post.

Another athlete who is in solidarity with Texans is the basketball player John Wall, who asked for food donations on his Twitter account.

Wall received a response from the Whataburguer company, which provided hundreds of meals in the greater Houston area.

Texans players Charles Omenihu and Tytus Howard donated 1,000 meals each at a Houston restaurant.

My guy @GhostBoysENT (De’Vante Harris) along w/a few of his @nfl buddies @malikjefferson, @CALLME_WOOD & @OfficialShon_4 w/be providing relief to some deserving families tomorrow at @hhhuptown from 1P-5P; if you are in need, please stop by (first come, first serve basis) pic.twitter.com/L5eOokxBdW

— LaShirl Smith (@LGroupPR) February 19, 2021

Cornerback Keion Crossen donated an electric generator to an orphanage.

Yet another was quarterback Deshaun Watson provided meals this week to police officers and service providers who attend to emergencies in the city.

Robert Griffin III, backup quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, donated 10,500 basic food baskets to the Houston Food Bank.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott contributed financially and with labor to the installation and assistance of a shelter for those affected by the cold who suffered power cuts.

Former NFL player Michael Huff has donated prepared food in recent days, also asking restaurants to do the same in Dallas and Austin.

Fort Worth tomorrow at 12 there will be 200 meals with chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and dinner roll at carpenters cafe 1116 Pennsylvania ave, Fort Worth TX 76104

— Michael Huff (@Huffy247) February 22, 2021

On their Twitter account, players from FC Dallas, Houston Dynamo, and Austin FC initiated collections through GoFundMe.com.

Incredibly proud of our team for their efforts today and the support of everyone in the community.

The players’ relief fund has already surpassed the original goal and you can still help out by donating: https://t.co/89Q2PPTRTM pic.twitter.com/EuUjOBNalM

— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) February 18, 2021

Tanner Tessman, FC Dallas midfielder, joined his team to raise funds.

Former NFL player Trey Flowers helps with cash and unloading trucks that transport aid to other states.

And not only that, because in his Twitter account he asks where to go to work to cooperate.

As of this Saturday night, more than 60,000 homes were still without electricity, reported the site poweroutage.us.

This extreme weather event wreaked havoc in the southern and central United States this week, claiming the lives of at least 40 people, according to US media.

Temperatures rose on Saturday to around 15 degrees Celsius in Houston and Austin, Texas.

With information from AFP and El Mañana

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