Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt donated $10,000 to the family of a Wisconsin firefighter who was shot and killed during a medical call.
The NFL star, who played football at the University of Wisconsin and whose dad is a retired firefighter, made the donation to the GoFundMe campaign for the family of Appleton firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard, KHOU-TV reports. Lundgaard was fatally shot while responding to a medical emergency Wednesday. He's survived by his wife and three children.
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Although Watt nor his charitable foundation have commented about the gift, which was spotted on the family's fundraising page Thursday, the Wisconsin native has given to the families of fallen Wisconsin firefighters in the past. Watt had previously donated $10,000 to the family of Sun Prairie Capt, Cory Barr, who died in a natural gas explosion last summer, according to KHOU.
The GoFundMe campaign for Lundgaard's family has earned more than $136,000 as of Saturday afternoon. Donations can be made at the webpage or can be sent to 700 N. Drew St., Appleton, WI 54911.
