In times of disaster and tragedy it is not uncommon for us to look to our sports heroes for support and inspiration. Here are some who are stepping up to the plate in the wake of the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.
Kevin Durant, the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s biggest star, tweeted prayers and support to the people going through the tragedy. Durant, no stranger to charity, then proceeded to donate $1 million to the Red Cross for relief efforts.
Praying for the victims of the Tornadoes in OKC these last few days..Everybody stay safe!
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) May 20, 2013
Wes Welker is very concerned about his home town and offers a way to support relief efforts via text.
Thoughts and prayers to my hometown OKC. Luckily my family is safe. I have lived in OK a long time. This one might be the worst!
— Wes Welker (@WesWelker) May 20, 2013
Please text STORM to 80888 to donate $10 to the recovery and relief efforts in #Moore, OK. I am spending the rest of my day texting this #!
— Wes Welker (@WesWelker) May 20, 2013
Oklahoma native and Tampa Bay Bucs DT Gerald McCoy tweeted a devastating picture
Unbelievable!! This is the entrance to Moore Medical Center!! instagram.com/p/ZjNCset4mv/
— Gerald McCoy (@Geraldini93) May 20, 2013
Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp is going above and beyond by donating $1000 for every home run he hits to Moore Oklahoma relief efforts.
I’m giving $1000 for tonight’s HR and every HR until the All-Star break for the victims of my hometown in OKC. #PrayforOklahoma
— Matt Kemp (@TheRealMattKemp) May 21, 2013
According to ESPN the University Of Oklahoma will also be helping out with relief efforts:
University of Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione said in a text message to ESPN.com that everyone who was on campus in Norman was safe from the tornado but “we know at least some who have lost homes, pets and who knows how much more. Things are happening in ways which makes it tough to process. Cell or landline phone service is out or spotty in many areas. Cable/internet is also out.”
Castiglione said Oklahoma is opening residence halls for those without homes.
Among others tweeting their support were Bryce Harper, Floyd Mayweather Jr, Alex Morgan, Robert Griffin III, and Adrian Peterson. I’m sure there will be many more.
My heart goes out to everyone feeling the impact of the tornadoes in the OKC area. Stay safe and #PrayForOklahoma.
— Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) May 20, 2013
Prayers go out to all my friends and family in Oklahoma! May god be with you in these horrible times! Love you all! Be safe! #PrayForOK
— Bryce Harper (@Bharper3407) May 20, 2013
Man…. #PrayForOklahomaYou can never understand this world we live in
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 20, 2013
No matter how mad you are at your loved ones, always tell them you love them. This world is unpredictable
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 21, 2013
My heart is with the people of Oklahoma City. In my thoughts and prayers. #staysafe
— Adrian Peterson (@AdrianPeterson) May 21, 2013
Thoughts and prayers for everyone in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas. #PrayForOklahoma
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) May 20, 2013
