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Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation Launches Fundraiser To Help Animals Impacted By Texas Floods
Helping her home state. Over the Fourth of July weekend, torrential flooding affected the Central Texas Hill Country and parts of South Texas. The Guadalupe River rose more than 20 feet in an hour and a half. The flash flood swept through an area filled with summer camps and small towns about 70 miles west of San Antonio. One of the camps seriously impacted by the floods was Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp. Cabins on the grounds were swept […] The post Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation Launches Fundraiser To Help Animals Impacted By Texas Floods first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Helping her home state.
Over the Fourth of July weekend, torrential flooding affected the Central Texas Hill Country and parts of South Texas. The Guadalupe River rose more than 20 feet in an hour and a half. The flash flood swept through an area filled with summer camps and small towns about 70 miles west of San Antonio. One of the camps seriously impacted by the floods was Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp. Cabins on the grounds were swept up in the flood, a number of young girls were tragically killed in the floodwaters, as well as Dick Eastland, longtime owner and director of Camp Mystic, who gave his life to try and save campers.
At the time of writing, there have been over 80 deaths confirmed, with more than two dozen of those deaths including campers and counselors from Camp Mystic.
Heartbreaking does not even begin to describe the loss these communities are suffering.
In times of tragedy, the country music community comes together to support those in need. We saw it during Hurricane Helene, and we are seeing it again here with many Texas artists stepping up to show their support. Many people, including Josh Abbott Band, Randy Rogers Band, and Kacey Musgraves, among others, have spoken out.
The Texas legend Robert Earl Keen announced that he will be hosting a benefit show to raise money for Kerr County, and he also announced that all proceeds from merchandise sales on his current tour will be donated to relief funds.
Additionally, Wild West Fest has announced an acoustic relief show, scheduled for July 11th, featuring Kat Hasty, Sterling Elza, and more.
While many artists are stepping up to help those in need, Miranda Lambert is also showing support for animals in need.
“Hey y’all, I just want to jump on here and say how devastated we are to hear about the floods in South and Central Texas. I can’t even come up with any words for the loss that everybody’s suffering. MuttNation Foundation is working really closely with Kerrville Pets Alive as we speak to try and get more info and figure out where the needs are to support the pet community and pet owners in this disaster.
We will have more info as it goes, but I will post what I know to post right now. So y’all join with us and try to help out as much as you can, and keep sending prayers, and I’ll keep you posted.”
Lambert and the MuttNation Foundation launched a fundraiser, which will be donated to various shelters and pet rescue organizations in the area, and have raised close to $15,000 thus far.
Lambert and MuttNation also shared resources to help animals impacted by the Hill Country floods, including where to donate or drop off food, as well as local organizations seeking volunteers.
“Thank you to everyone who has joined us in supporting Texas. Here are some ways to continue helping.”
I would not be surprised if we see some large donations from the country music community in the days to come, as more needs are identified. The flooding is beyond heartbreaking, and it’s always amazing to see Miranda Lambert and MuttNation springing into action to help the four-legged members of the community. She’s always got the backs of all the good boys and girls in this world.
As rescue efforts are still underway, our hearts are with the families missing loved ones or who have lost loved ones.The post Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation Launches Fundraiser To Help Animals Impacted By Texas Floods first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
