Donations to those affected by Hurricane Harvey Tickets

When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas in August of 2017, the destruction was catastrophic. Thousands of people lost their homes and belongings, and many were left stranded without access to food, water, or medical care. In response, numerous charities and organizations sprang into action, collecting donations and providing aid to those affected by the storm. One unlikely source of support came from the world of comedy.

Comedians often use humor as a means of coping with tragedy and difficult situations, and Hurricane Harvey was no exception. Many comedians took to social media to share their thoughts and prayers for those affected by the storm, and some even organized benefit shows to raise money for relief efforts.

One such show was "Harvey Can’t Mess With Texas," which took place on September 22, 2017, just one month after the hurricane made landfall. The event, which was organized by comedian and Houston native Jim Gaffigan, featured performances by Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, James Taylor, and others, and raised $1.7 million for the Rebuild Texas Fund.

In addition to benefit shows, individual comedians also used their platforms to encourage their followers to donate to hurricane relief efforts. Patton Oswalt, for example, tweeted out a link to the Houston Food Bank's website and urged his followers to make a donation. Sarah Silverman shared a similar sentiment, tweeting that she had donated to the American Red Cross and encouraging her fans to do the same.

Other comedians used their talents to create humorous content that also helped raise money for hurricane relief. Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel teamed up with actor Matt Damon for a fundraising campaign called "Jimmy Kimmel Sucks," in which donors could enter to win the chance to have dinner with Damon and Kimmel. Proceeds from the campaign went to the American Red Cross.

The outpouring of support from the comedy community in the wake of Hurricane Harvey was truly heartwarming. Through benefit shows, online campaigns, and social media outreach, these comedians were able to raise a significant amount of money for those affected by the storm. Their efforts serve as a reminder that even in the darkest of times, laughter can be a powerful force for good.