JJ Watt's Harvey relief fund grew to $41.6 million and helped rebuild 600+ homes

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Former NFL player J.J. Watt started a hurricane relief fundraiser in 2017 with a $100,000 donation. The campaign was initially aiming for $200,000 but ultimately brought in $41.6 million by August 2018. Those funds went toward rebuilding more than 600 homes in Texas after Hurricane Harvey. The money also restored over 420 childcare centres, supplied 26 million meals, and provided healthcare to thousands of people.

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