SYCUAN TRIBE DONATES $25,000 TO JJ WATT'S HOUSTON FLOOD RELIEF FUND

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Source: Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation

September 6, 2017 (San Diego's East County) - The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation has donated $25,000 to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The donation will go directly to JJ Watt’s Houston Flood Relief Fund, which has generated over $28 million in donations.

“The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation would like to extend its deepest sympathies to the victims of Hurricane Harvey,” said Cody Martinez, chairman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. “We would like to offer our support and will be donating $25,000 to JJ Watt’s Houston Flood Relief Fund. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected.”

About the Houston Flood Relief Fund

The Houston Relief Fund is for victims of Hurricane Harvey and organized by Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt.

“Hurricane Harvey has taken a catastrophic toll on our great city, while leaving many stranded and in need of assistance. We must come together and collectively help rebuild the aspects of our community members lives that were damaged or lost. Any donation that you can spare, no matter how large or small, is greatly appreciated. We will come out of this stronger than ever. We are Texans.”

The Justin J. Watt Foundation is a certified 501c(3) non-profit.


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