David Tepper raises over $24 million for hurricane relief with concert at Panthers' stadium

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The national media may have moved onto other stories, but parts of the Carolinas are still devastated by the recent hurricanes that pummeled the region. Repairing the extensive damage of those storms and rebuilding the hardest-hit communities will take a matter of months and years, not days and weeks. Thankfully, at least one local billionaire is chipping in to help people get back on their feet.
Last night, Carolina Panthers team owner David Tepper and his wife Nicole hosted an all-star country music concert at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Some 82,000 people showed up for the concert, which wound up raising over $24 million - all of which will be donated for the cause, per ESPN.
Panthers raise $$$ for hurricane relief
This event wound up raising $24 million. Panthers owners David and Nicole Tepper donated every dollar made at the stadium - a huge night for Charlotte. Luke Combs and Eric Church brought together a dozen country music superstars in front of an audience of 82,000+ — and thousands… https://t.co/S1D19ZmfMS
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 27, 2024
Panthers beat reporter David Newton was on-hand for the concert, and shared this brief look at a completely-packed stadium.
Amazing night at BOA. Official attendance was 82,193 and $24,513,185 raised to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene in Asheville and Western N.C. Country music star Luke Combs put this all together. He’s been hard on the Panthers this season but he spoke with great gratitude… pic.twitter.com/JpelorvgoE
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) October 27, 2024
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Tim Weaver has been writing about the NFL since the 2013 season for multiple teams and outlets, including USA Today and The Sporting News. He currently covers the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers for On SI.