Tiger Woods Donates $15 Million to Texas Flood Victims as Community Holds Prayer Day for 69 Lives Lost and Missing Campers

In a deeply moving act of compassion, golf legend Tiger Woods has donated $15 million to support victims and bolster ongoing search and rescue operations following the devastating flash floods in Texas. His generosity comes at a time when communities across the state are grappling with profound grief and uncertainty, and this heartfelt action has provided a much-needed ray of hope.

The floods, which struck Central Texas after days of unrelenting rain, have been described by local officials as one of the worst natural disasters in recent memory. Entire neighborhoods were submerged in minutes, bridges collapsed, and families were torn apart. The tragedy has so far claimed the lives of 69 people, and the heartbreak continues as 11 young girls and their camp counselor remain missing after their summer campsite was washed away by the surging waters.

But beyond the financial relief, Woods’s donation has resonated on a deeply emotional level.

“He’s not from here, but his heart clearly is,” said a local Texas resident who lost both her home and her neighbors in the flood. “Knowing someone like Tiger Woods cares enough to step in when we’re hurting—it gives us strength.”

In the wake of the disaster, local leaders organized a Community Day of prayer, which drew thousands of people together in quiet reflection and unity. The emotional gathering was held in a makeshift memorial square, where candles were lit and the names of the 69 confirmed victims were read aloud one by one. Silence fell over the crowd as the names of the 11 missing girls and their counselor were spoken—a reminder that the tragedy is still unfolding.

Many of those attending the prayer vigil held photos of their loved ones. Others wore shirts with the names of the missing campers. Clergy members from multiple faiths led prayers for peace, comfort, and the safe return of those still unaccounted for.

Tiger Woods, who did not attend the vigil in person, released a short but heartfelt message that was read aloud during the event.

“To the families grieving and searching, my thoughts are with you. May this donation bring some measure of relief in your darkest hour. You are not alone.”

His message was met with applause and tears. For many, it was a reminder that compassion knows no boundaries and that even the world’s most recognized figures can use their platform to lift others during their lowest moments.

This is not the first time Woods has stepped up in the face of crisis. Throughout his career, he has supported disaster relief efforts across the USA and abroad, often through his foundation and personal donations. But this gesture, directed at a state still in the throes of shock and mourning, feels especially personal for many Texans.

As the rescue teams continue their work, boats comb the flooded woods, and helicopters search the riverbanks, the people of Texas are leaning on each other—and on support from beyond their borders.

Woods’s donation has already funded more boats, medical crews, and trauma therapists for children who survived the floods. His actions, though monetary in nature, carry a far greater value: hope.

And as one mother said through tears at the vigil, holding a photo of her missing daughter:

“He reminded us that even in tragedy, we are not forgotten.”

In times like these, that reminder is everything.