Texas A&M Aggies Donate $67 Million Toward Flash Flood Relief Efforts — Star Player Joins Rescue Mission
College Station, TX — In a jaw-dropping and emotional act of solidarity, the Texas A&M Aggies football program has pledged a staggering $67 million to support the victims of the devastating flash floods that have ravaged parts of Central and Eastern Texas this past week. The announcement, made late Tuesday night, has sent shockwaves through the college football world and beyond.
The donation, which includes emergency relief funds, infrastructure rebuilding assistance, and resources for ongoing search and rescue operations, marks one of the largest contributions by any collegiate athletic program in U.S. history. According to university officials, the money will be channeled through a new initiative titled Aggies United for Texas, designed to provide immediate food, shelter, and medical care for displaced families and missing persons recovery.
But what truly brought fans to tears was the revelation that Texas A&M superstar linebacker Marcus “Tank” Ellison personally traveled to one of the hardest-hit areas in Brazoria County to assist in rescue operations.
Witnesses say Ellison, wearing a life vest and using a rescue raft, helped first responders locate stranded families and carry them to safety. A viral video circulating online shows Ellison wading through waist-high water, carrying a child on his back. He reportedly spent 14 straight hours on the ground before returning to College Station late Wednesday evening.
“I’m not a hero. I’m an Aggie,” Ellison told reporters upon return. “These are our people. Our neighbors. Our state. We fight for each other—on the field and off.”
Head Coach Mike Elko praised the team’s response, calling it “a testament to the Aggie Spirit.” Other players have joined efforts too—organizing blood drives, collecting supplies, and volunteering in shelters.
As the floodwaters begin to recede, the Aggie community is standing taller than ever—united by service, sacrifice, and the unmistakable maroon heart of Texas A&M.
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