The New Orleans Saints announced Saturday that team owner Gayle Benson partnered with the NFL Foundation to donate $1 million towards relief efforts for victims of the New Year’s Day terror attack. The Saints shared statements from Benson and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in a press release.
From Benson:
“Our community has experienced an unimaginable tragedy and our collective hearts are broken as we mourn for the victims and survivors on the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. As a league, our cities and teams compete at the highest levels of competition and share spirited rivalries. Our staffs and players work tirelessly towards achieving our goals and we share in victories and defeats. However, through football we are also united and we stand arm-in-arm against all forms of hatred. We will vanquish terror and fear with an unwavering resolve and purpose rooted in love, compassion and kindness. Our focus has always been on providing aid quickly and effectively, and we are grateful for the collaboration with both the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) and United Way to ensure that these funds reach those who need them most.”
And from Goodell:
“Our hearts go out to all those affected by the tragic events in New Orleans. The NFL is committed to standing with the resilient community of New Orleans during this difficult time.”
Additionally, the NFL will honor victims of the Bourbon Street attack with a moment of silence before kickoff at each game in Week 18.
You can contribute to the Greater New Orleans Foundation here. Benson has made a number of high-profile donations to good causes in the New Orleans community over the years, and it’s good to see her stepping up here as well.
