Vikings, Chiefs Owners Donating to Texas Flood Recovery Efforts

A vehicle drives through a road flooded by the waters of the Guadalupe River, in Hunt, Texas, July 9, 2025.
Image: Umit Bektas/Reuters

Owners of the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs, along with other major sports organizations, have pledged significant donations to support recovery efforts after devastating floods in Texas. The floods have resulted in at least 120 deaths and widespread destruction. The sports community’s response includes millions in aid to assist victims and support ongoing rescue and recovery operations.

Key Facts

  • At least 120 people have died in the Texas Hill Country floods, including 96 in Kerr County (60 adults, 36 children).
  • Five campers and one counselor remain missing from Camp Mystic along the Guadalupe River.
  • The Vikings and Wilf family committed $500,000 to relief efforts.
  • Major League Soccer’s Texas clubs and league committed $500,000.
  • Clark Hunt (Chiefs/FC Dallas owner) lost a 9-year-old cousin in the floods.
  • The Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, and NFL each pledged $500,000; Houston Astros and Texas Rangers each pledged $1 million; NBA teams and players association pledged over $2 million.

Quotes

“We are deeply saddened by the continued devastation and loss of life in the Texas Hill Country and can’t imagine the pain so many are experiencing,” Vikings owners Mark, Zygi and Leonard Wilf said. “We are praying for peace for the families who have lost a loved one and strength for those who continue to risk their lives leading the rescue and recovery effort.”

“Our family is devastated by the tragedy in Central Texas,” said Clark Hunt. “Our hearts go out to those grieving — in particular, to the parents who lost children, those who lost family members, and the far-too-many who have lost friends, neighbors, and loved ones. This has shaken our community to its core. Today, along with our MLS partners, my brother, (Dan), and I are humbled to support those directly assisting the victims of this unimaginable tragedy. In the wake of such sadness, we are awed by the hearts of our fellow Texans, and we are grateful for the true community leaders — in boats, helicopters or trucks filled with food — who are showing up for their neighbors in need.”

“The FC Dallas family is heartbroken over the disaster in Central Texas,” Dan Hunt said. “We are grieving alongside the families and communities who are living through the unimaginable right now.”

Why It Matters

  • The sports community’s rapid response is providing critical aid for immediate and long-term recovery.
  • The tragedy has deeply affected team owners, players, and fans across Texas and the nation.

Conclusion

Humanitarian groups and sports organizations urge continued support for Texas flood victims as rescue and recovery operations continue.

Source: Reuters

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