Caitlin Clark Steps Up for Texas Flood Victims with $20M Relief Campaign
When catastrophic flash floods devastated Texas, silence followed—until WNBA star Caitlin Clark broke it with a simple message: “No child should suffer alone.”
On July 8, Clark launched a $20 million initiative, Heart Over Hoops, targeting child-focused relief:
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$6M for shelters
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$4.5M for mobile classrooms
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$3M for trauma counseling
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$2.5M for food & clothing
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$2M for playgrounds
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$2M for long-term aid
Donations flooded in—not from corporations, but everyday Americans. From $25 sent by a student to $1,000 from a veteran who wrote, “This is the America I fought for.”
Clark declined press coverage and private jets, choosing instead to sleep in volunteer barracks and visit shelters personally. “She’s the first one who came,” said Trish Delgado of Texas YES.
The campaign sparked nationwide support. A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese, and Steph Curry joined in. The WNBA pledged $2M in matching donations.
“Your jumper wins games, but your heart wins people.” — Caitlin’s father
Clark’s greatest assist wasn’t on the court—it was bringing hope where it was needed most.
