Tua Foundation Donates $93K To Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and The Tua Foundation announced on Thursday that they will donate $93,000 to the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch that will cover funeral expenses for the eight juveniles who were killed in a widely-publicized multi-vehicle crash in June in Butler County.

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The donation will also cover counseling expenses for the girls of the ranch that lost loved ones, with the money being raised at the Tua Foundation’s first-ever event, “Luau with Tua” at Bryant-Denny Stadium a little more than a week after the crash.

“The generosity of the Alabama community was very moving throughout the entire Luau and my heart goes out to the Tallapoosa County Girls Ranch families, members and staff that are grieving this tragedy,” Tagovailoa said. “We hope this donation will provide some support and extra care during this difficult time.”

Tagovailoa, a standout signal-caller at Alabama, announced that he would personally match all funds raised for this tragedy, which came to $46,500.

“The support from Tua and the Tua Foundation is such a blessing,” said Alabama Sheriff’s Youth Ranches CEO Michael Smith. “The girls ranches provide homes for so many youth throughout Alabama, and their world was turned upside down after losing their friends and sisters in this tragedy. The young people we care for need help now more than ever, and we’re so appreciative of Tua’s heart and generosity.”

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