Clemson football helps T.J. Moore’s family after Hurricane Helene

CLEMSON — Clemson football came together Wednesday to help one of its own who was affected by Hurricane Helene.

Tigers freshman wide receiver T.J. Moore and his family lost everything — their home, car, belongings — in the storm when it hit Tarpon Springs, Florida, a city near Tampa.

Moore’s aunt, Samantha Gonzalez, started a GoFundMe on Wednesday with a stated goal of $10,000, with all donations going toward a new apartment, apartment application fees, furniture and hotel room expenses. The fundraiser exceeded that number by Wednesday night, with more than 300 people donating $32,000.

“I can’t even begin to thank everyone for the overwhelming support,” Moore’s mother, Alexandra Moore, wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday. “I’m at a loss for words, wiping many tears. Knowing that we don’t have to wonder or worry where we’ll sleep next takes a huge burden off of our chest.”

Various Clemson football and athletic department staffers donated to the cause. T.J. Moore’s teammates, defensive linemen Peter Woods and T.J. Parker, both gave $500. The largest donation was $7,500 from an anonymous contributor.

According to the GoFundMe, Moore and his family “took on about 5ft of water in Hurricane Helene.” The page shows pictures of flooding in their home and car. Moore is among 14 Florida players who are on the Clemson team.