Central Indiana pro teams donate $250,000 to aid flood victims

By KENDALL PIERSON
WISH-TV | wishtv.com

On Sunday, the Indiana Fever, the Indiana Pacers, the Noblesville Boom and the Indianapolis Colts announced a combined $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support central Indiana families impacted by historic flooding and severe weather.

(From left) CEO of the American Red Cross Indiana Region Terry Stigdon, Colts Owner, Chief Brand Officer and President of the Colts Foundation Kalen Jackson and Chair of the Pacers Foundation Rachel Simon announce a combined $250,000 donation to support Central Indiana families impacted by historic flooding and severe weather at Colts training camp at Grand Park in Westfield on Sunday, Aug. 16. The donation from the Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers, Noblesville Boom, and Indianapolis Colts will support the American Red Cross’ flood relief efforts. (Photo provided by Pacers Sports & Entertainment)

The donation – $125,000 from the Fever, Pacers and Boom and $125,000 from the Colts – will support the American Red Cross’ ongoing response and recovery efforts.

“The financial cost for families, businesses and others is enormous, but the emotional stress can be equally daunting and heavy,” Kalen Jackson, Colts Owner and Chief Brand Officer & President of the Colts Foundation, said in a release.

“It’s times like these when it’s so important for people and communities to come together to take care of each other.”

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