JJ Watt Offers To Pay For Funeral On Twitter
Arizona Cardinals’ JJ Watt is known for his charitable service but this is just next level. Despite now playing in Glendale, Arizona, he continues to serve the Houston community (he…
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 17: J.J. Watt #99 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at SoFi Stadium on January 17, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Arizona Cardinals' JJ Watt is known for his charitable service but this is just next level. Despite now playing in Glendale, Arizona, he continues to serve the Houston community (he was a long time Houston Texan).
He has done philanthropy work in both Houston and Arizona, in fact back in 2017, he raised over $37 million to give back to residents affected by the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. He won the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award that year as well so it's safe to say, he's always looking to give back.
Now onto his next AMAZING act of charity, it most definitely wasn't on the scale of the Hurricane Harvey relief but it has quite the impact on one family.
Let's introduce you to Jennifer Simpson, a super fan of JJ Watt, who wanted to sell her "JJ Watt women's edition of Reebok shoes" for just $60.
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Her post reads, "I have a pair of @JJWattwomens edition of Reebok shoes size 9 $60. I’ve worn them twice. They are great shoes, im only selling because we are raising money for my grandpas funeral. I also have a Watt womens XL Texans Jersey $30. Anyone interested?"
Now these shoes currently retail for $85 on Reebok's website and $10 for every pair of JJ IV Valors until August 31st will be donated to the Pat Tillman Foundation.
When JJ saw the woman's tweet, well he sprung into action tweeting this!
Don’t sell your shoes and jersey, we’ll help with the funeral. I’m sorry for your loss.
I mean, c'mon man! Could you ask for a better person? People on the internet have taken to THANK JJ Watt for being such an incredible man.
Here's one tweet from @DemocracyInPeril15: "As a Houstonian/Texan’s fan, I wish I could say I’m surprised but Nope, this is JJ Watt. He’s all class and one of the nicest/kindest man in the NFL. My condolences for your loss, may he Rest In Eternal Peace!!! JJ, still miss you and wish you could have won a SB as a Texan!!"
Another from @RobynRedPen: "Thank you for restoring our faith in humanity. No one should have to sell anything to pay for a funeral. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult enough."
Give a big shoutout to JJ Watt on Twitter and give him so thanks!
Jeff Kurkjian is the newest member of The Andie Summers Show on 92.5 XTU. You can follow him on Twitter or Instagram to get to know him a bit better!
Jeff is the newest member of The Andie Summers Show! He and his wife moved from Las Vegas to Philly the first week of July. You can follow Jeff on Twitter or Instagram to get an inside on his life OR you can just read these ten fast facts!
1) Jeff Was Raised In Montgomery County, Maryland
Guess which one is Jeff??
Yes, different Montgomery County! Jeff was born in Dallas, Texas (hence the love for country music) but his family quickly relocated to Maryland. A proud graduate of Quince Orchard High School, Jeff grew up in the small town of Darnestown, MD!
2) Jeff JUST Got Married
How beautiful is that bride?
On April 30th, 2022, Jeff and his wife, Emily, tied the knot in Las Vegas!
3) Jeff Has An Amazing Dog!
Look at that FACE!
Pirate just turned 11-years-old, Jeff and Emily rescued him when he was 8-years-old. He's a mix between quite a few breeds including American Staffordshire Terrier, Bulldog and Great Dane!
4) Jeff's Dad Is ESPN's Tim Kurkjian
Baseball fans UNITE! Jeff is part of quite the baseball family.
5) Jeff Rides A Scooter To Work
With gas prices like they are, why not scooter to work?? He lives so close!!!
6) Jeff Graduated From Syracuse University
He studied Broadcast Journalism and Political Science in the snowiest city in America, Syracuse, New York. His older sister, Kelly, also went to Syracuse.
7) Jeff Is An Uncle and Godfather
Jeff's sister had a beautiful baby boy in January of 2021 and she asked him to be the Godfather. Watch the video above by clicking over on the photo, you will cry.
8) Jeff Started An A Cappella Group In College
9) Jeff's First Date With His Wife Was A George Strait Concert
Jeff took Emily (they met on Tinder) on their first date to see The KING of Country Music, George Strait. That had the chance to meet Ashley McBride before the show, she was opening up for him.
10) Jeff Once Rode In A U.S. Navy Blue Angel
Watch the video above!! It was one of the coolest experiences EVER!
