The New Orleans Saints have donated $1 million to help following the terrorist attack near the stadium
The New Orleans Saints have pledged to donate $1 million to relief efforts for the victims of the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in the French Quarter.
14 people were killed, and dozens were injured, after a man drove down Bourbon Street in a white truck, emblazoned with an ISIS flag, at a dangerous speed.
The French Quarter is less than two miles from the Caesars Superdome, where the Saints play their home games.
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The New Orleans Saints logo as the center field fleur-de-lis symbol after a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Las Vegas Raiders at the Caesars Superdome. (Stephen Lew-USA Today Sports)
“Our community has experienced an unimaginable tragedy and our hearts are broken as we mourn the victims and survivors of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans,” Saints owner Gayle Benson said in a statement. “As a league, our cities and teams compete at high levels of competition and share a competitive spirit. Our staff and players work hard to achieve our goals and we share in the wins and losses.
“However, through football we are united and hand in hand to fight against all forms of hatred. We will overcome fear and terror with unwavering determination and purpose based on love, compassion and kindness. We have been very focused on providing assistance quickly and efficiently, and we are grateful for the cooperation of both the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) and and United Way to ensure that these funds reach those who need them most.”
The field before the game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Georgia Bulldogs at the Caesars Superdome. (Photos by Stephen Lew-Imagn)
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Because of this attack, the Sugar Bowl, which was being played at the Saints’ stadium, was postponed a day. The stadium was full of security but that did not stop the fans from filling the house.
After the national anthem, chants of “USA!” cries from the crowd – a moment of silence for the dead precedes the song.
Security and bomb-sniffing dogs check cars as they enter the Superdome parking garage before the Sugar Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff game, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
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The Saints played their last home game of the season back on Dec. 29. Will wrap up his season in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers.
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