Thunder star Kevin Durant has donated $1 million to aid victims of the tornado that struck the Oklahoma City area Monday, the Red Cross of Oklahoma announced via a tweet. The city of Moore, Okla., which was hardest hit Monday, is about 11 miles south of Oklahoma City.
Durant, who made $17 million this season, was one of a number of athletes who expressed their concern for victims Monday.
Thunder star Kevin Durant has donated $1 million to aid victims of the tornado that struck the Oklahoma City area Monday, the Red Cross of Oklahoma announced via a tweet. The city of Moore, Okla., which was hardest hit Monday, is about 11 miles south of Oklahoma City.
Durant, who made $17 million this season, was one of a number of athletes who expressed their concern for victims Monday.
Praying for the victims of the Tornadoes in OKC these last few days..Everybody stay safe!
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) May 20, 2013
Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp, a native of Midwest City, Okla., promised a donation based on his power numbers for the next couple of months.
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
Mets pitcher Jeremy Hefner grew up one mile from where the tornado struck hardest and attended Briarwood Elementary School, where children survived despite the roof of the building being torn off.
“When I heard it was in Moore, I was freaking out,” Hefner said, via the New York Daily News. “It was probably two and a half hours before I knew everyone [Hefer knows] was OK and everyone’s house was OK.”
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone back home.. I attended one of the schools that was hit.. Wish I was there to help.
— Jeremy Hefner (@jeremy_hefner53) May 20, 2013
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