3 Local NFL Players To Donate To Waukesha Parade Fund

WAUKESHA, WI — Three Wisconsin natives who play for the NFL announced donations to the United for Waukesha County Community Fund to help cover costs of victims' funerals and medical care.

Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler and the Pittsburgh Steelers' Joe Schobert and Derek Watt made the announcements in tweets Tuesday.

Six people were killed, and 62 were injured Sunday during Waukesha's annual holiday parade when an SUV broke through barricades and barreled through the crowd.

"In light of the recent tragic events at the Waukesha Christmas Parade on November 21st, 2021, we want [our] community to know that we see them, love them , and we're here for them," the three NFL players wrote on Twitter.

"Our primary goal is to have the focus remain on the families who were directly impacted by last weekend's tragedy and to help make sure any financial burdens are taken care of. We feel that the best way to help the affected families is to assist with funeral and medical expenses by donating to the fund which was set up by United Way and the Waukesha County Community Foundation. Together, we are #WaukeshaStrong."

Waukesha native Zeitler tweeted Tuesday with his wife, Sara Zeitler.

On Sunday, he tweeted:

"Just landed back in Baltimore and now seeing the horrifying videos and images from my hometown Waukesha WI. I attended that parade every year growing up and can’t fathom this happening. My prayers are with those affected and the responders."

Schobert, also a Waukesha native, announced a donation to the fund for funeral and medical expenses.

Watts, a Pewaukee native, tweeted on Sunday.

"Thinking of all those affected by the senseless tragedy tonight back home in Waukesha, WI. This news truly is heartbreaking to see."

Watts also announced the donation on Tuesday on Twitter.