With the destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey in the Gulf Coast reaching historical numbers, many have already come to the aid of those who have lost nearly everything. On Wednesday, owner Micky Arison answered the call as well, when he and his company pledged at least $2 million to aid those affected by the catastrophic storm
According to a press release from the Carnival Cruise Line and Carnival Foundation, both the company and its philanthropic organization will donate $500,000 each. Arison and his wife Madeleine have pledged to match the $1 million donation with an additional $1 million from the Mickey and Madeline Arison Family Foundation.Miami Heat
The press release added that Carnival employees will also be participating in the cause and have offered guests sailing on certain cruises an opportunity to make donations of their own as well.
Arison is not the only member of the NBA to donate money to those in need. Earlier this week, Houston Rockets owner Les Alexander pledged $10 million, and newly acquired Rockets point guard Chris Paul donated $50,000 to the Houston Food Relief Fund as well.
Hurricane Harvey has rocked the city of Houston to its core, and while it will likely take years before the city fully recovers, Arison’s incredible contribution will surely help the city and its citizens brave this terrible tragedy.
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