Tiger helps create Bahamas hurricane relief fund pledging to match $6M
Tiger Woods is joining forces with Justin Timberlake, among others, to form a group that pledges to match $6 million in donations for Hurricane Dorian relief in the Bahamas.
Woods announced the One Bahamas Fund partnership with Timberlake and other organizations through Twitter on Thursday.
1) As a strong believer in philanthropy and teamwork, I’m excited to partner with my friends @jtimberlake, #NEXUSLuxuryCollection, @rbc and @albanybahamas to establish the ONE Bahamas Fund in support of Hurricane Dorian relief, recovery and rebuilding efforts.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) September 12, 2019
2) We've established the #onebahamasfund with a challenge gift of $6 million, matching dollar for dollar the next $6 million raised. Help us turn this first $6 million into $12 million, and join our efforts to restore and rebuild The Bahamas.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) September 12, 2019
"It's horrifying to see the videos and hear the stories about the effects of Hurricane Dorian,'' Woods said in a statement, according to ESPN's Bob Harig. "The need in the Bahamas is very real.''
Woods hosts the annual Hero World Challenge in Albany on the island of New Providence in the Bahamas, an area that was not severely impacted by Hurricane Dorian.
Last week, Justin Thomas began a "Birdies for the Bahamas" campaign and encouraged fellow Tour pros to donate $1,000 to hurricane relief for each birdie made during the remainder of 2019.
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