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Manchester United and Tampa Bay Buccaneers owners, the Glazer family, have donated $1million to the Hurricane Ian disaster relief with the NFL Foundation following suit and matching their donation.
The Glazer family may be unpopular among its Manchester United fanbase but it may have made a decision that may help their popularity in Tampa Bay as well as the residents of Florida after donating $1million to Hurricane Ian disaster relief.
Buccaneers co-owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz issued a statement stating: 'The destruction suffered in Southwest Florida and the damage inflicted throughout our state will be felt for some time.
'It will take entire communities resiliently working together for an extended period and our family is committed to aiding in the recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with the countless people affected, the heroic first responders and all of those helping to keep others safe.'
The Glazers' donation of $1m has been matched by the NFL in the league's own contribution.
In tandem with the Buccaneers, the NFL Foundation will work to identify and provide funding for nonprofit organizations who will address the immediate needs of those impacted throughout Florida.
Manchester United owners, the Glazer family (pictured Avram, left, and Joel Glazer), have donated $1million to the Hurricane Ian disaster relief with the NFL Foundation following suit
Bucs' co-owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz said the family is committed to aiding in the recovery
Boats are partially submerged at a marina in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers
In a statement, the league said: 'The NFL family's thoughts are with the various communities affected by Hurricane Ian during this difficult time and we will continue to find additional ways to provide help and support to those in Florida who need it now and in the months ahead.'
In addition to the donations, following the Bucs' game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, the NFL will also be auctioning off a limited number of game-worn jerseys and other unique items which fans can bid on at NFL.com/auction to support the American Red Cross' relief efforts.
Hurricane Ian made landfall Wednesday as one of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the
