Dallas Cowboys make emotional gesture after devastating Texas floods... but NFL fans slam owner Jerry Jones over move
The Cowboys donation matches that of the other Lone Star State NFL franchise, the Houston Texans, who also announced they are committing $500,000 to provide help to those affected by the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country communities.
As of Sunday morning, 59 had been confirmed dead, after flash floods in central Texas. However, Daily Mail reported on Sunday the death toll is set to top 100 as family members have been summoned to Kerrville to identify bodies.
The Cowboys statement on the donation read: '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 for4 the young girls and their families, as well as all of those lost and their loved ones.
'This has been devastating to see and we hold everyone impacted in our thoughts and prayers. Standing side by side with The Salvation Army's critical response, we are also donating $500,000 to provide immediate resources for rescue, relief and long term recovery efforts.'
Jones net worth is a reported $17.8billion, with some believing the money given in the name of his sports team, which is also valued at over $10billion, is just pocket change at a time of need.
'$500k donation represents a 0.09% of the record $564M operating income in 2024,' one Cowboys fan said.
'A multi billion dollar franchise donates what now,' a second Dallas supporter stated.
'500k is crazy,' a third added.
'Wow, 1/1000th of their worth,' a fourth continued.
'You can do more, Jerry,' a fifth concluded.
The Cowboys' in-state rivals, the Houston Texans, also made a similar donation around 24 hours before the Dallas-based team. However, fans didn't appear to offer the same criticism towards the Texans over the size of their donation.
A similar statement was released from Texans owners Janice, Hannah and Cal McNair with their donation, reading: 'We are heartbroken by the loss and damage that our neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have endured.
'We are especially devastated to hear about the children who are still missing and we are praying they are reunited with their families soon.
A collection of social-media messages of NFL fans slamming Jerry Jones over the donation
'Our hearts will remain with everyone affected and in addition to our donation, we will continued to support the search, rescue and recovery efforts in the coming weeks.'
The death toll has risen to at least 59 people, including 21 children after the Guadalupe River flooded and surged by up to 30 feet above its usual water level Friday.
The director of Camp Mystic was killed while trying to save girls from the horrific flooding that swept through the Texas summer camp.
Richard 'Dick' Eastland, 70, died while trying to rescue campers from the biblical rushing waters that struck the state on July 4.
At least 11 girls and one counselor are missing from Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, and five of their fellow campers have died after the rushing waters destroyed the all-girls private Christian summer camp.
Scores of rescuers are still searching for the missing children from the Camp Mystic summer camp and many others after a wall of water rushed down a river in the Texas Hill Country during a powerful storm.
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