It has been a tough time for the world as natural disasters have destroyed land all over the Carribean and parts of the United States. Houston was under water following Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma destroyed the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and parts of Florida and just this week alone an earthquake hit Mexico killing an estimated 273 and Hurricane Maria ran through Puerto Rico and left the entire island without power for months and many without connections to their family across the globe.
Over the past month, athletes from many sports have stepped up to help out these areas impacted by these natural disasters. J.J. Watt raised $37 million to help Houston, Tim Duncan has traveled to the Virgin Islands to help provide relief to his native land and now Puerto Rican athletes are stepping up to help out their people.
Puerto Rico has battled two category four hurricanes in the last three weeks alone. Now their native sons and daughters are asking people to help out in the relief efforts. Let’s take a look at who has setup funds and how you can help the relief efforts.
Carmelo Anthony
While Carmelo Anthony might be a member of Team USA when it comes to Olympics basketball play, Anthony has connected with his Puerto Rican roots on multiple occassions. He owns a soccer team in Puerto Rico and has also helped rebuild some parks and basketball courts around the island. He’s asking for people to help him donate to the relief efforts.
I’ve set up a @YouCaring page to aid the relief efforts in Puerto Rico. We need your help in this fight.
Donate: https://t.co/SKjHbMlijs pic.twitter.com/oKgrCNoqGR
— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) September 22, 2017
Monica Puig
The first individual gold medalist in Puerto Rico’s history has been hitting donation goals almost daily. The tennis star is hoping to aid in the rebuilding efforts for her homeland.
Let's come together to help rebuild, heal and restore the beautiful island that I proudly call home. https://t.co/7idjtL4fZq — ???? pic.twitter.com/diKiEEqurG
— Monica Puig (@MonicaAce93) September 20, 2017
Thank you so much for all the love and support. It means the world to me and to Puerto Rico ???? — https://t.co/7idjtL4fZq pic.twitter.com/ev4BasY5fp
— Monica Puig (@MonicaAce93) September 22, 2017
Carlos Beltran
Houston Astros slugger Carlos Beltran and his wife have started a Hurricane Maria relief fund for PR with a $1 million donation to kick it off.
Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Fund | Created by Carlos & Jessica Beltran https://t.co/H5jA8J7lhF
— Carlos Beltran (@carlosbeltran15) September 22, 2017
Yadier Molina
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is also hoping to have people help donate to relief efforts.
Carlos Correa
Houston Astros star shortstop Carlos Correa is asking people to donate to the Salvation Army to aid in the relief efforts.
I #PrayForPuertoRico as we rebuild from #Irma & #Maria. Join me in giving to @SalvationArmyUS @ https://t.co/xvsGAmRPQD txt STORM to 51555 pic.twitter.com/DE9q7jHYFR
— Carlos Correa (@TeamCJCorrea) September 22, 2017
Kiko Alonso
Miami Dolphins linebacker Kiko Alonso’s father was raised in Puerto Rico. He’s asking people to help both Puerto Rico and Florida following the recent hurricanes.
Puerto Rico & Miami have been devastated by hurricanes. The people need us. I’ve pledged $25K to start. Please help. https://t.co/NSmxhJ2do2 pic.twitter.com/IYHcGrpP3G
— Kiko Alonso (@elbravo_47) September 22, 2017
J.J. Barea
Dallas Mavericks NBA champion point guard and Puerto Rican national basketball team member J.J. Barea has been asking for relief help for Puerto Rico.
— José Juan Barea (@jjbareapr) September 22, 2017
Jorge Posada
One of the greatest catchers of all-time and New York Yankees legend is also asking for donations to help Puerto Rico. You can find his ‘youcaring’ page here.
Renaldo Balkman
Former NBA player and member of the Puerto Rican national basketball team was actually in Puerto Rico as the Hurricane hit the island. He shared a video of the flooding in PR and is also asking for help in donating to the island.
Click the link in my bio above to support the relief efforts out here in Puerto Rico. We need… https://t.co/BAEM6o5pHE
— Renaldo Balkman (@R_Balkman32) September 22, 2017
