The tornado that struck Moore on Monday is one that will not be forgotten anytime soon. Billions of dollars in damage and loss of life are the unfortunate consequences of this catastrophic event. Here is a list of players, organizations, and others involved in sports donating money to the relief efforts in Oklahoma.
Big XII Conference: $200,000
Chelsea and Manchester City: will donate $1 for every ticket sold at tonight's game in St. Louis
James Head, UFC fighter: will donate the money earned from his next fight
Houston Texans: $100,000
Rickie Fowler, professional golfer: will match the first $100,00 raised at this week's Crowne Plaza Invitational
Torii Hunter, Detroit Tigers right fielder: $250,000 and $1,000 for every home run he hits from now until the all-star break
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder: $1,000,000
Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers and Midwest City native: $250,000 and $1,000 for every home run he hits from now until the all-star break
Chris Singleton, former MLB player and ESPN baseball analyst: $250 for every home run Matt Kemp hits from now until the all-star break
NBA and NBPA: $1,000,000 joint donation
Oklahoma City Thunder: $1,000,000
John Calipari: His foundation will donate $10,000
Houston Astros: Will raise funds during the current homestand for victims
Orlando Magic: $25,000
John Peterson, professional golfer and has family that lives in Moore: $500 for every eagle and $100 for every birdie he makes during this week's PGA Tour Crowne Plaza Invitational
Tulsa Drillers: $10,000 and will have a memorabilia auction
Connecticut Sun: all proceeds from tickets sold from May 21st until May25th
Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts: $25,000
This will update daily. May you keep Moore and the people affected by the tragic tornado in your prayers for the days, weeks and months to come.
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