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<p>New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft pledged to match up to $1 million in donations to the American Red Cross to support those affected by disastrous flooding in Texas.</p>
<p>The unprecedented rainfall in Houston has claimed at least 10 lives, displaced tens of thousands of people, and caused billions of dollars worth of damage. <a href="http://forward.com/news/national/381223/hurricane-harvey-bigger-than-anything-weve-faced-before-says-jewish-leader">Jewish organizations</a> across the country have pledged to help, and Kraft, a noted philanthropist, joined several <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/robert-kraft-bob-mcnair-to-make-huge-donations-to-hurricane-harvey-relief-fund/" target="_blank">other NFL owners</a> in donating.</p>
<p>“Houston is a special city to our family and our organization,” Kraft said in a press release.</p>
<p>The Patriots won two of their five Super Bowls in Houston, including a stunning, come-from-behind performance against the Atlanta Falcons in February. Several New England players come from the Houston area.</p>
<p>“Houston could not have provided more support to us during those visits, and we welcome the opportunity to provide this support when Houston needs it most.”</p>
<p>Donations to the American Red Cross can be made <a href="http://www.redcross.org/thekraftgroup" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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