Texas Camps Flood Kill 104, Communities Rally Fundraising Efforts

Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summer camp in Texas, experienced a devastating flash flood along the Guadalupe River during the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 27 campers and counselors and over 100 deaths statewide. The disaster has inspired widespread community support, including jewelry designers like Lauren Bellemare creating tribute pieces to raise funds, and Fort Worth residents organizing fundraising efforts such as yard sign campaigns and lemonade stands. Notably, nine-year-old twins Corrigan and Cannon Camp raised over $5,000 in one day by selling lemonade and cookies, drawing on personal connections to the camps and the community’s generosity. Fundraising efforts extend beyond Texas, with companies like Circa 1700 auctioning items to benefit relief funds. The tragedy has deeply affected many, leading to collective grieving and a strong drive to aid recovery for the affected families and communities. Continued efforts are underway to support both Camp Mystic and nearby camps impacted by the flooding.