Former Tampa Bay Buc Tom Brady donates $100K for hurricane relief in Florida
FILE-Tom Brady attends the red carpet at the 2024 Laureus World Sport Awards Madrid at Palacio De Cibeles on April 22, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
Tom Brady is lending a helping hand to help Florida residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
The former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and Super Bowl champion is donating $100,000 to help a region devastated by the hurricane.
"In the wake of Hurricane Milton, I’ll be making a donation of $100K to help get essentials like food, water and first aid to fellow Floridians in need," Brady wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
"My friends @gopuff are matching this, along with all other donations made via ‘Give With Gopuff,’ all benefiting the Volunteer Florida Foundation. Keep those impacted by these storms in your prayers, look out for your neighbors, and continue to help out anyway you’re able. Stay safe, and stay strong Florida."
RELATED: Hurricane Milton: Death toll rises as Florida recovers from damage
Power and other utilities continued to slowly be restored across Florida on Friday after Hurricane Milton made landfall on the Gulf Coast, flooding neighborhoods and spawning deadly tornadoes. The death toll increased on Friday, with at least nine people killed in the storm.
RELATED: FOX partners with Red Cross for Hurricane Helene and Milton relief: How to help
How can I support Hurricane Helene and Milton recovery efforts?
If you want to help, the best way to do so is donating cash, which allows organizations like the Red Cross to provide immediate relief and adjust to changing needs. You can contribute in two ways:
- Visit redcross.org/foxforward to donate online.
- Scan the QR code shown on FOX broadcasts.
Cash donations guarantee relief organizations can focus on providing critical services like shelter and meals without being overwhelmed by managing in-kind donations unless specifically requested.
As the recovery efforts continue, Red Cross teams are focused on helping those unable to return home due to flooding, power outages, and extensive damage to property.
If you are trying to find a missing loved one due to Hurricane Helene, the Red Cross can help. They offer assistance for those with serious health needs, military connections, or recent contact in the affected area.
Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) with details to help locate them.