Mexican star Alejandro Fernández announced he will dedicate his upcoming concerts in Ft. Worth and El Paso in Texas to the victims of the deadly floods, and will donate part of the events’ proceeds to affected families.
Heavy rain on Friday (July 4) that led to flash flooding has killed at least 116 people, according to CNN, after the Guadalupe River surged by more than 20 feet leading to catastrophic damage primarily affecting the South-Central Texas region.
“As an artist, I’ve always sought to bring love and hope through my music; as a father, I’m absolutely heart broken by the news of this tragedy at Camp Mystic,” Fernández said in a statement. “I want to dedicate my concerts in Ft. Worth and El Paso to all the families going through this horrific pain and make a donation to support them during these difficult times.”
According to a press release, a portion of the revenue from these shows — taking place Sept. 6-7 at Dickies Arena (Fort Worth) and UTEP Don Haskins Center (El Paso) — will be donated to Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc., a nonprofit organization providing assistance and emergency shelter to communities affected by the floods, and will be responsible for distributing the collected funds to families in need.
The donation aligns with Fernández’s history of helping out those who need help after devastating events. Earlier this year, he made a donation to the Los Angeles Fire Department and to the Wildfire Relief Fund, supporting efforts to combat the devastating wildfires that swept through L.A. in January.
Fernández joins a number of artists — including Shakira, Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey — who have expressed support to those affected by the devastating floods, as responders continue search-and-rescue efforts across the impacted areas in Texas.
