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HOUSTON – Janice and her husband Bob moved to Houston in 1960. They raised four children and embarked on a lifelong career of giving back to the community.<\/p>\n
Former players, writer remember Houston Texans Co-Founder Janice McNair <\/p>\n
The McNair’s were generous philanthropists making education and medical research the cornerstones of their charitable giving.<\/p>\n
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In total, they contributed more than half a billion dollars to charity through their various foundations.<\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
“When Bob had died in 2018 after a long battle with skin cancer, they had given more than $5 million dollars to charity,” said John McClain, former Houston Chronicle reporter. “It got close to $750 million, they were very giving.”<\/p>\n
“I remember how caring and loving she was, like a grandmother figure to a lot of the players,” said former Texans player Johnathan Joseph. “She made you feel welcome each and every day she passed by.”<\/p>\n
“They helped us in so many ways,” said Charles Bacarisse, VP of Major Gifts at Houston Christian University. “They made a gift that allowed us to build our stadium on campus. They were so impactful for our university in so many ways.”<\/p>\n
“When I had my fundraiser benefiting the hurricane that hit my hometown in Louisiana, she drove her own car up there and delivered a check to come and support,” said former Texans player Justin Reid. “She always had a smile on her face, a sweetheart lady, terribly sad news to hear of her passing.”<\/p>\n
The Source: John McClain, former Houston Chronicle reporter, former Texans player Johnathan Joseph, Charles Bacarisse, VP of Major Gifts at Houston Christian University, and former Texans player Justin Reid.<\/p>\n
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