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Hurricane relief effort led by former presidents raises more than $41M

Former President Barack Obama, speaks as fellow former Presidents, from left, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton look on during a hurricanes relief concert in College Station, Texas, Oct. 21, 2017. A statement released on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, says the relief effort raised more than $41 million, benefitting hurricane recovery in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (LM Otero/AP Photo, File)
Lady Gaga performs during a hurricanes relief concert in College Station, Texas, Oct. 21, 2017. A statement released on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, says the relief effort raised more than $41 million, benefitting hurricane recovery in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (LM Otero/AP Photo, File)
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The Associated Press
January 24, 2018 - 10:29 am
 

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — A hurricane relief effort led by five former U.S. presidents that included a Texas concert with rock star Lady Gaga has raised more than $41 million.

A statement released on Wednesday from One America Appeal says the money benefited hurricane recovery in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Spokesman Jim McGrath says more than 110,000 donors gave $41.3 million.

Hurricane Harvey made landfall Aug. 25 in South Texas. Hurricane Irma later hit Florida. Maria struck Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama attended the Oct. 21 fundraising concert at Texas A&M University in College Station.

Donations went to a special account through the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation.

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