Kevin Gausman Raised Over $30K For Flood Victims In Louisiana
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman presented a check for $31,767 to the Baton Rouge Area Foundation for flood victims in Louisiana during last night's game.
The funds came from the over $16,000 that Gausman helped raise via a GoFundMe account plus a personal donation of $15,000 to the foundation.
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So happy and honored to be able to help people in Louisiana!! Thanks to everyone who donated or helped in anyway!! pic.twitter.com/y28QbQ2I0O
— Kevin Gausman (@KevinGausman) September 23, 2016
The Baltimore Orioles pitcher started the account to raise money and awareness for the Louisiana flood victims after southern Louisiana experienced prolonged rainfall that resulted in catastrophic flooding.