A list of athletes and sports organizations providing donations, relief during the coronavirus pandemic

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The global coronavirus pandemic brought nearly all professional, collegiate and high school sports to a screeching halt.

With the pandemic affecting hundreds of thousands, dozens of professional athletes and organizations have stepped forward in an effort to provide aid.

Here are some of the ways athletes and organizations are making contributions during the crisis:

Local teams

Dallas Cowboys

Defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence and The HotBoyz are doing their part in helping local businesses. Fans buying gift cards to 70 local businesses can earn different rewards based on the amount donated.

Donation options range from $25 to $2,500 with rewards including a “shoutout in a blog post” to a meet and greet with The HotBoyz along with two tickets to a Cowboys home game.

A list of businesses can be found in the tweet below.

But Lawrence wasn’t done there.

He continued to make an impact in the fight against coronavirus by making sure hundreds of meals were donated to Dallas first responders from two food trucks and a local taqueria.

Tight end Blake Jarwin on March 16 agreed to a three-year extension worth up to $24.25 million, which he used as an opportunity to help others in need.

Jarwin, a former Oklahoma State star, announced via Instagram that he would be donating a portion of his signing bonus to the university to help workers impacted by the cancellation of spring sports.

“In conjunction with my signing, I am also announcing that I am donating a portion of my signing bonus to Oklahoma State University to help workers who have been impacted by the cancellation of spring sports,” Jarwin said via Instagram. “Together we will all get through this and come out stronger.”

Jarwin isn’t the only Cowboys player offering to help. Offensive lineman Travis Frederick announced that he, along with some of his teammates and coaches, are donating money to combat child hunger.

Linebacker Sean Lee and his wife, Megan, committed $150,000 on March 26 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County through their Dreambuilders Foundation. Their donation, aimed at providing meals to families, will help the two organizations provide 50,000 meals over the next six weeks.

Dallas Mavericks

Maverick owner Mark Cuban has become the NBA’s face of support amidst the coronavirus crisis. Shortly after the league announced its suspension, Cuban pledged to find a way to support event staff at American Airlines Center. The Mavs released a statement on March 13 indicating the organization and AAC arranged to pay event staff for the six home games scrubbed for the duration of the league’s hiatus.

The Mavs also released a statement on March 14 announcing that the organization will fully reimburse employees for breakfast and lunch purchases made from independent local establishments in the region.

But the franchise hasn’t stopped there.

The team announced on March 18 that the Mavs Foundation is contributing $100,000 to nonprofits to support the local community affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

“There are so many people who need help right now. We want to do our part to get them the support they need,” said Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Mavericks. “Whether it’s by giving time or helping with funds we are ready to make a difference in the lives of our fellow community members. We’re all in this together!”

The Mavs continued their community efforts by committing to provide hundreds of daily meals. Each player, along with Cuban, Marshall and head coach Rick Carlisle will purchase food from local restaurants and have it delivered to emergency workers, ICU responders and workers at mobile testing sites.

The Mavs announced on March 20 that Luka Doncic and Dwight Powell teamed up with Cuban and the Mavs Foundation to donate $500,000 to support childcare for healthcare workers leading the coronavirus response effort.

On March 26, the Mavs announced a partnership with DoorDash to support the #OpenForDelivery initiative, which is aimed to let people know restaurants are open, delivery is safe and that restaurants need customers now more than ever.

“DoorDash is not only assuring people are staying employed, but they’re also keeping local restaurants open for business through delivery,” Cuban said in a release. “#OpenForDelivery has a new purpose and our goal is to let communities know how food delivery can help save jobs and local businesses.”

DoorDash, the nation’s leading on-demand local logistics platform to support local restaurants, is also donating $150,000 to the Mavs Foundation to further support its coronavirus relief efforts.

The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation announced it has donated more than $100,000 to local organizations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SMU

SMU quarterback Shane Buechele announced on Twitter on March 30 that he started a GoFundMe page to benefit the City of Dallas Emergency Assistance Fund, as it assists in COVID-19 relief efforts.

Buechele and his girlfriend Paige Vasquez are organizing the fundraiser. They have a listed goal of $50,000.

Dallas Stars

Stars president Brad Alberts said workers will be paid by the Stars and American Airlines Center their usual wages for the seven Stars games that were to be played in March because, “We do not want any of our great people to be negatively impacted financially.”

Stars defenseman John Klingberg contributed to COVID-19 relief by donating a signed Winter Classic Jersey to athletesrelief.org, which helps local nonprofits working in areas identified as having high numbers of affected individuals and with the most vulnerable populations.

TCU

Add TCU coach Gary Patterson and his wife Kelsey Patterson to the list of people from the Dallas-area sports world providing help to those in need.

Kelsey Patterson announced on Tuesday that she and her husband are partnering with Saving Hope Rescue and Fort Worth SPARC to provide 250 or more snack and activity bags for school children in Fort Worth.

Texas Rangers

Rangers GM Jon Daniels, manger Chris Woodward and their families are proving approximately 1,000 meals for health care workers at Medical City of Arlington and in Dallas. Woodward’s wife, Erin, is a trauma nurse by trade. The couple filmed a thank you video for health care workers and first responders this weeks.

Rangers starter Kyle Gibson is helping to coordinate the Big League Impact program, which is partnering with Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation (part of the Home Plate Project) to send fund to each big league city to help feed children. The initiative was scheduled for August but has been moved to the present because of the immediate need. Several Rangers have already contributed to this movement, including Elvis Andrus, Robinson Chirinos and Lance Lynn.

Elvis Andrus has contributed to the Fort Worth’s Assist the Officer drive by helping to support local businesses and restaurants while serving hot meals to front line Fort Worth Police Department officers.

Rougned Odor has contributed to Arlington-based charities Safe Haven and Mission Arlington, which are providing shelter and emergency aid to thousands of families. Both charities are partners of the Rangers Baseball Foundation.

Texas Legends

The Mavs’ G League affiliate are also making a difference in the Dallas community. With schools closed due to the coronavirus, the organization announced plans to host free virtual P.E. classes for local school districts.

“We saw and heard from various school districts of this need, and volunteered to help,” said general manager Malcolm Farmer. “It is during times such as these that — while we all may be apart from one another — we can also come together to accomplish great things. In fact, it is in times such as these that we need to do exactly that — come together metaphorically to accomplish great things.”

Texas also came together to support healthcare workers and local businesses, providing dinner to staff at The Colony ER Hospital.

FC Dallas

FC Dallas and Toyota are taking care of those who are taking care of the community by delivering meals to the volunteers at Frisco FastPacs, an organization that provides meals for students in the Frisco Independent School District.

The donated meals were originally intended for upcoming FC Dallas matches at Toyota Stadium. Because of the suspension of MLS play and the growing need for resources and volunteers, FC Dallas and Toyota recognized the need to help the volunteers who are providing such a vital service in our community.

Around the nation and world

Note: News is sorted by date, starting with the most recent updates at the top.

Jeffrey Lurie

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie announced a $1 million donation to Penn Medicine to establish the COVID-19 Immunology Defense Fund on April 3.

The funds, according to Penn Medicine, will support an emerging research program to test front-line healthcare workers for possible immunity to to the new coronavirus while providing flexibility for Penn Medicine’s researchers to develop real-time research protocols to battle COVID-19.

Bill O’Brien

Texans coach Bill O’Brien and his wife, Colleen, are donating $100,000 to the Houston Food Bank.

This is in addition to the $500,000 donation the franchise already made to the Houston Food Bank.

Another member of the Texans made a donation of his own on March 31.

Texans long snapper Jon Weeks, a former Baylor player, donated Whataburger lunches to the Houston Emergency Center employees and several Houston fire stations.

Ryan Palmer

Pro golfer Ryan Palmer offered to help charities affected by the cancellation of PGA Tour events. He announced in a Twitter video he will donate $20,000 toward events he planned to participate in. Nine golf tournaments have been canceled so far.

“There are numerous charities out there behind each and every one of these events. Many of them support underserved children who need our help now more than ever,” Palmer said in the video.

Augusta National Golf Club

Augusta National will donate $2 million to two local entities to help with the coronavirus pandemic. Half will go to Augusta University to help expand coronavirus testing, while the other $1 million will be given to the COVID-19 CSRA Emergency Fund, which “directly support relief efforts for the most vulnerable populations affected by the coronavirus pandemic in the community.”

“It is our hope these gifts will help address the many challenges brought about by the coronavirus throughout the city of Augusta and the greater region,” Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said in a release. “We believe Augusta National has an important responsibility to support and protect the community who has so generously and consistently supported us for many years.”

Myles Garrett

Add Cleveland Browns defensive end, and former Texas A&M star, Myles Garrett to the list of athletes around the world providing relief in this difficult time.

In a partnership with the Cleveland Hope Exchange and local businesses, Garrett will donate more than 24,000 pounds of food and additional resources to help the community, the Browns announced March 27.

DeAndre Hopkins

DeAndre Hopkins, who was recently involved in a blockbuster trade from the Houston Texans to the Arizona Cardinals, is hitting the ground running in a new community that he probably hasn’t even literally set his foot in yet.

Hopkins on March 27 announced a donation of $150,000 to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund that was launched earlier in the week with a $1 million founding donation from his new club, the Cardinals.

Carlos Correa

Houston Astros star Carlos Correa announced a donation of more than $500,000 in medical equipment through the Correa Family Foundation on March 27, which will temporarily serve the City of Houston and later be donated to “underequipped hospitals in the poorest regions of Central America.”

“This equipment was originally destined to very poor hospitals in Central America like El Salvador, but due to the current COVID-19 pandemic we are in communication with the City of Houston so that they have it available for temporary hospitals or clinics that may need it soon,” Correa told MLB.com.

Novak Djokovic

Tennis star Novak Djokovic, along with wife Jelena, pledged one million euros through the Novak Djokovic Foundation on March 27 to help purchase medical equipment in Serbia’s fight against the coronavirus outbreak.

“We have spent the past several weeks gathering every piece of necessary information on COVID-19 in order to make this informed decision on how my family could make the biggest and best impact on our country,” Djokovic wrote on Instagram.

“… I am fully aware of how much this crisis has impacted everyone on all fronts. I am touched by the generosity that keeps pouring from across the globe with the intention to give back and help in Serbia.”

Mike D’Antoni

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni and his wife, Laurel, donated $100,000 to the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund, which Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on March 26.

The fund was established with the United Way of Greater Houston and the Greater Houston Community Foundation.

NFL

The NFL released a public service announcement in conjunction with an announcement of the league’s donations to date, totaling more than $35 million in COVID-19 relief aid, on March 26. The NFL Players Association, clubs, owners and players have all chipped in.

The PSA is narrated by Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez. It features more than 50 current or former players and New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, who has tested positive for COVID-19.

All 32 franchises are represented in the video. Each player used his phone to film messages, asking viewers to stay home to help limit the spread of the new coronavirus across the country. They provide examples of what they’re doing at home, from gardening to staging impromptu dance contests.

Drew Brees

The New Orleans Saints quarterback and his wife are coming through in an enormous way.

Drew and Brittany Brees pledged $5 million to the State of Louisiana on March 26 and are mobilizing their partnerships, including Second Harvest Food Bank, Ochsner Health Systems and Jimmy John’s, to help deliver more than 10,000 meals per day to those in need “for as long as it takes.”

Terry and Kim Pegula, Buffalo Bills and Sabres

Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula on March 25 pledged “at least $1.2 million” in direct community aid to Western New Yorkers, provided through Pegula Sports & Entertainment in partnership with the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres foundations.

The two team foundations will contribute to the newly formed Western New York COVID-19 Community Response Fund, which was formed by 18 local foundations and announced on March 24.

Roger Federer

Tennis icon Roger Federer and his wife, Mirka, joined the relief efforts against the coronavirus on March 25, announcing a donation of one million Swiss francs “for the most vulnerable families in Switzerland.”

“Our contribution is just a start,” Federer wrote on Instagram. “We hope that others might join in supporting more families in need. Together we can overcome this crisis! Stay healthy!”

Joel Embiid

Trust the process.

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid on March 24 donated $500,000 to coronavirus medical relief, helping survival and protection efforts in the community.

The All-Star had also committed to helping Sixers employees who were going to be impacted by the organization’s salary reductions, a decision the franchise later reversed course on.

Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals announced a $1 million founding contribution to the AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund as part of the Arizona Together initiative, which was launched on March 24 by Gov. Doug Ducey to help fight COVID-19.

“Like so many in our community, this unprecedented crisis has us asking what we can do to help and what might have the greatest impact,” Cardinals chairman and president Michael Bidwill said. “We are grateful for the creation of this relief fund, are proud to support its critically important mission and hope that others throughout the community can join this effort in whatever way that they are able.

Kyrie Irving

Celebrating his 28th birthday, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving on March 23 pledged $323,000 to hunger-relief organization Feeding America and said he is teaming up with City Harvest, a New York-based organization dedicated to feeding those in need, to help distribute 250,000 meals in the New York area.

Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers announced on March 23 that they will establish COVID-19 Community Relief Funds, totaling $1.5 million to assist efforts in the Milwaukee area.

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on March 23 that they made a $100,000 donation to United Way Emergency Basic Needs Fund to help the COVID-19 response.

Dee and Jimmy Haslam

Cleveland Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam pledged $1.5 million to COVID-19 relief funds in Ohio on March 23, donating $1 million to the Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund and $500,000 to the Columbus Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund.

The Haslams, who also own Columbus Crew SC of the MLS, contributed the money through their Haslam 3 Foundation.

“We are humbled by the tremendous work of people around the world in their efforts to help those impacted by COVID-19 and we wanted to try to positively impact those affected in our own communities of Cleveland and Columbus,” the Haslams said in a release.

Adrian Peterson

Former Oklahoma great and Palestine native Adrian Peterson, currently of the Washington Redskins, used his birthday (March 21) as an opportunity to give back during these trying times.

Peterson, his wife Ashley and their foundation contributed $100,000 to Houston Independent School District, Interfaith Ministries and the Houston ISD Foundation to further aid and support senior citizens and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Houston Texans

The Texans announced a donation of $500,000 to the Houston Food Bank and Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston Meals on Wheels on behalf of the McNair Family on March 20. These dollars will assist nonprofits in continuing to serve the Houston community amid the COVID-19 crisis.

“We are committed to helping our city and are thankful for organizations like these to lift us in moments of need,” remarked Houston Texans co-founder and senior chair Janice McNair.

Baker Mayfield

Cleveland Browns quarterback and former Oklahoma star Baker Mayfield and his wife are doing their part during the coronavirus pandemic. They announced on Mayfield’s Instagram account that they’re donating $50,000 to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

Sam Ehlinger

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger took to Twitter on Friday morning to announce the launch of his GoFundMe page in an effort to provide relief to those affected by COVID-19. Ehlinger set the donation goal at $1 million for his campaign.

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons owner Arthur Blank announced last week that he would pay all hourly employees of the Falcons, his MLS team (Atlanta United) and Mercedes-Benz Stadium that were put out of work by cancellations caused by COVID-19.

On March 20, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has pledged $5.4 million to organizations in Georgia and Montana for immediate and long-term assistance.

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are committing $500,000 to support employees and the greater community in response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. The team is partnering with Cindy Chavez, President of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, and Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San Jose, Comcast, and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation to assist the region’s most vulnerable populations.

Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos on March 18 pledged their donation in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, giving $500,000 to the Colorado COVID-19 Relief Fund that was announced by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis the same day.

“We really hope that the corporate and philanthropic community will continue to step up,” Polis said in a news conference.

Major League Baseball

San Antonio Spurs

On March 16, the Spurs announced the creation of a fund that will pay all part-time employees through the end of the NBA season saying, “We are committed to taking care of our family during this difficult time.”

J.J. Watt and Kealia Ohai

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and his wife, Chicago Red Stars’ Kealia Ohai, are known for their charitable efforts in the Houston area. The couple made their latest contribution by donating $350,000 to the Houston Food Bank, which will provide more than one million meals to those in need.

Houston Astros

Alex Bregman also made a contribution toward the Houston Food Bank, donating 1,000 quarantine food kits for students. His teammate, Lance McCullers Jr. followed Bregman’s lead with a pledge to donate 10,000 meals. Astros’ George Springer also committed to donating $100,000 to Minute Maid Park employees.

Los Angeles Clippers, Lakers and Kings

All three teams, in conjunction with the STAPLES Center, joined together to establish a fund to provide financial support to all hourly event staff employees impacted by the suspension of the NBA and NHL seasons.

Golden State Warriors

Warriors ownership, players and coaches came together to donate $1 million to the disaster relief fund established by the Warriors Community Foundation. The fund will provide assistance for Chase Center employees.

“The men and women who work our games at Chase Center are critical in providing an incredible game-night experience for our fans,” Warriors guard Stephen Curry said. “As players, we wanted to do something along with our ownership and coaches to help ease the pain during this time.”

Steph and Ayesha Curry

With the closure of Oakland schools due to COVID-19, Curry and his wife, Ayesha announced their Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation will donate to Alameda County Community Food Bank to help supply food for students who rely on daily meals provided by schools.

Giannis Antetokounmpo/Milwaukee Bucks

Like many of the league’s players and organizations, Giannis Antetokounmpo followed Cuban’s lead. After the Milwaukee Bucks forward committed to donating $100,000 to Fiserv Forum workers, the organization announced it would match Antetokounmpo and all Bucks player donations to part-time arena workers.

Zion Williamson

The New Orleans Pelicans rookie announced on his Instagram that he will cover the salaries of all Smoothie King Center employees for the next 30 days.

“These are the folks who make our games possible, creating the perfect environment for our fans and everyone involved in the organization,” the post read. “This is a small way for me to express my support and appreciation for these wonderful people who have been so great to me and my teammates and hopefully we can all join together to relieve some of the stress and hardship caused by this national health crisis.”

Blake Griffin

Blake Griffin also pledged to provide aid for event workers at his home arena on March 13. The Detriot Pistons’ forward announced on his Instagram page that he will make a $100,000 donation to assist employees at Little Caesars Arena.

“These people make our lives easier every night,” the post read. “Now it is our turn to do the same.”

Jeremy Lin

The former NBA player made a double donation in an effort to help fight the virus. Lin, who currently plays for the Beijing Ducks in the Chinese Basketball Association, donated $1 million yuan to his foundation in China to help send medical equipment to Wuhan. He also made a $150,000 contribution toward UNICEF USA.

Sergei Bobrovsky

The Florida Panthers goaltender also made a contribution toward helping event staff during the stoppage. After Bobrovsky pledged $100,000 to ensure BB&T Center employees are paid during the hiatus, his teammates committed to matching his donation.

Kevin Love/Cleveland Cavaliers

Kevin Love and the Cleveland Cavaliers made a joint effort to support event staff. Love announced via Instagram a pledge of $100,000 to aid arena workers, and the Cavs also promised to compensate all hourly event staff employees.

“First off, thank you Dan Gilbert for stepping up and compensating all of the @rocketmortgagefieldhouse hourly and event staff team members as if the regular season were still taking place,” Love’s post read. “When we all stand together, our impact has huge ripple effects on our communities. The folks at the arena are like family to me and I am grateful.”

Rudy Gobert

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert became American pro sports’ coronavirus patient zero after testing positive on March 11. Gobert was criticized for reportedly being “careless” in the locker room and jokingly touching microphones at a media event prior to his diagnosis.

He went on to issue a public apology and donated more than $500,000 to the employee relief fund at Vivint Smart Home Arena and COVID-related social services relief in Utah, Oklahoma City and within the French health care system.