JJ Watt’s $100,000 Harvey gift grew into $41.6m fund, helped rebuild 600+ homes

 In 2017, former NFL star J.J. Watt donated $100,000 to launch a fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas. Initially targeting $200,000, the campaign eventually raised $41.6 million by August 2018. The money helped rebuild more than 600 homes, restore over 420 childcare centres, distribute 26 million meals and provide healthcare to thousands. In 2017, former NFL star J.J. Watt donated $100,000 to launch a fundraiser for Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas. Initially targeting $200,000, the campaign eventually raised $41.6 million by August 2018. The money helped rebuild more than 600 homes, restore over 420 childcare centres, distribute 26 million meals and provide healthcare to thousands.