HOUSTON – JJ Watt is a legend in Houston for his efforts on the field for Texans, but he is also one of the most charitable.
Just a few years after raising more than $ 37 million to help Hurricane Harvey, Watt stepped up to help small businesses affected by the pandemic. Watt explained – quite strongly – on Twitter that he donated to the Barstool Sports Fund.
The Barstool Sports Fund was initiated by Barstool Sports President Dave Portnoy in an effort to step up to help small businesses survive during the pandemic. Initially, the fund helped restaurants, but expanded to small businesses across the country.
From the press, the fund raised nearly $ 19 million to support companies during the pandemic.
Watt is known for his relief during and after Hurricane Harvey, but his charitable contributions have been numerous.
The Justin J. Watt Foundation assists schools with after-school programs in an effort to provide activities and sports in a safe way. Its foundation also hosts a charity softball game that was previously played at Minute Maid Park. In 2018, after a shooting at Santa Fe High School left ten people dead, Watt offered to pay for the funeral.
Watt won the 2017 Walter Peyton Man of the Year Award for his charitable work.
Even last week, during one of the toughest seasons of his career, Watt showed his love for the city.
“But I think this city knows, I hope they know how I feel about them and how grateful I am,” he said. “I tried to do everything I could and give everything I had.”
If you know a business or run a business that needs help during the pandemic, you can ask for help at TheBarstoolFund.com/apply. If you want to donate to The Barstool Fund, you can donate to The Barstool Fund.