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The Rumor’s Origin and Claims ✨

 

In July 2025, a startling claim began circulating across Facebook and other social media platforms: WNBA star Caitlin Clark, alongside her team, the Indiana Fever, was promising to pay funeral expenses for victims of the devastating Texas flash floods. According to a widely shared version of the story, Clark herself traveled to Texas to participate in rescue efforts, and she, plus her WNBA franchise, donated millions of dollars to flood victims.

One reader alerted Snopes, stating:

 

> “Rumors are on social media claiming that Caitlin Clark plans pay for the funerals for those lost in Texas floods, as well temporary housing for the survivors that have lost everything … and she is also doing several other acts of great kindness to the community.”

 

 

 

This tale painted Clark as going above and beyond—funding funerals, providing shelter, and even being personally on the front lines in flood-ravaged areas.

 

 

The Flooding Catastrophe in Texas

 

To provide context: over the Fourth of July weekend, the Texas Hill Country—particularly Kerr County—was hit by catastrophic flash flooding. The deluge claimed more than 120 lives, and by July 10, officials reported over 170 people missing. The images of destroyed roads, submerged homes, and frantic search-and-rescue operations fueled both tragedy and widespread social media activity.

 

 

Snopes Investigation and Fact-Checking

 

1. No Coverage in Reputable Media

 

Fact-checkers at Snopes combed through major search engines—Bing, DuckDuckGo, Google, and Yahoo—and looked for any news reports linking Caitlin Clark or the Indiana Fever to large-scale donations or funerary aid in Texas flood zones. None surfaced. Typically, contributions of that magnitude attract immediate media attention—yet no legitimate outlets reported such involvement by Clark or her team.

 

 

2. Typical “Glurge” Patterns

 

Snopes noted this story fits the mold of what’s known as “glurge”—uplifting, heartwarming tales that tug at the heartstrings but are often fabricated. These stories, often yearned for in difficult times, rely on unverified blog posts seeded in clickbait-friendly platforms and bolstered by AI-generated images or misleading visuals, all intended to attract ad revenue, not provide accurate information.

 

 

3. Comparison to Other Debunked Celebrity Rumors

 

This isn’t an isolated phenomenon. In recent weeks, similar false narratives have circulated around notable figures:

 

Eric Clapton: Rumored to cover funeral expenses for Texas flood victims—false .

 

Bruce Springsteen: Also falsely credited with paying funeral fees—false .

 

Coco Gauff: Allegedly donated $3 million for search-and-rescue in Texas—false .

 

Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Mike Evans, Lil Wayne, CeeDee Lamb, George Kittle, and Eminem were similarly named in unsubstantiated rumors .

 

 

Yet, in each case, no credible sources, no public statements, and no verifiable evidence exist to support the extravagant rumors. Meanwhile, legitimate donations—like the NFL Foundation, Dallas Cowboys, and Houston Texans’ joint $1.5 million contribution—were confirmed by news outlets .

 

 

4. Fabricated Quotes and Mixed Imagery

 

A hallmark of these stories is the presence of emotional quotes and manipulated visuals. The Caitlin Clark rumor followed suit: it featured phrases such as:

 

> “plans to pay for the funerals for those lost in Texas floods, as well temporary housing …”

 

 

 

Yet, Snopes found no source for these statements, no local news coverage, no press release—nothing that could substantiate such impactful claims. Nor were these sentiments echoed by Clark’s representatives.

 

Additionally, imagery accompanying the posts often originated from other events or previous years, repurposed to appear related to the current disaster. In one case, a photo of first responders next to a red car was from 2017 Houston floods, not 2025 .

 

 

5. The Facebook Post That Went Viral

 

On July 8, the Facebook page NBA Evolution shared one of these stories, displaying:

 

A photo of Caitlin Clark.

 

Flood scenes allegedly from the recent Texas disaster.

 

 

This post gained over 6 million views and amplified the rumor. But Snopes emphasized that one of the flood images was confirmed authentic for July 2025, while another dated back to 2017—a tactic used widely in fabricated narratives .

 

 

6. Snopes Seeks Official Response

 

Snopes reached out to the Indiana Fever for comment. As of the latest update, no confirmation or documentation supports the rumor. Should the team respond or confirm any involvement, Snopes pledged to update the story accordingly .

 

 

How & Why the Rumor Spread

 

1. Tragic backdrop: A genuine calamity amplified emotional reactions.

 

 

2. Celebrity worship: Fans yearn to see public figures stepping up in crises.

 

 

3. Clickbait-driven economy: Bloggers and unregulated websites use these stories to drive traffic—and earn revenue.

 

 

4. AI tools: Stylish narratives, quotes, or fabricated images are easily generated and gain credibility when paired with stock or misattributed photos.

 

 

 

This is a perfect storm for myths—heart-touching, plausible-seeming, and tapping directly into our hope for kindness in dark times.

 

 

What We DO Know: Real Relief Efforts

 

While the myth of Caitlin Clark’s funeral-funding heroism remains unverified, there were genuine efforts underway:

 

NFL Foundation, Dallas Cowboys, and Houston Texans donated $1.5 million to relief operations .

 

Community fundraisers like GoFundMe campaigns had collectively raised nearly $2 million by July 7 .

 

For instance, Salvation Army Kerrville collected ~$155,000, and Texas Firewalkers nearly $33,000 .

 

 

Coverage from outlets like CBS19 and local newspapers documented these verifiable efforts but did not mention celebrity-funded funerals.

 

 

Why and How to Avoid Sharing Misinformation

 

Verify before sharing: If a celebrity is making a major donation, multiple credible news outlets will almost certainly report it.

 

Check for original sources: Look for official statements, press releases, or confirmation—unlinked blog articles alone are not enough.

 

Images don’t prove authenticity: Photos may be real—but their origin can be misleadingly repurposed.

 

Understand “glurge”: Emotional narratives often bypass critical thinking, but if it seems too good to be true, it usually is.

 

 

Current Status and Takeaway

 

The Caitlin Clark funeral-fund claim remains unverified and likely false.

 

No reputable news outlet has reported she or the Indiana Fever donated funeral funds or millions.

 

The narrative bears all signs of a fabricated story: clickbait intent, copy-paste phrasing, AI image misuse, and lack of on-the-record evidence.

 

Official spokespersons have not corroborated the story.

 

Snopes will update if credible new information emerges, but as of now, the rumor is categorized as “false”.

 

 

Broader Context: Celebrity Myths During Tragedies

 

This rumor is part of a wave of similar stories:

 

Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady were falsely credited with multi-million-dollar donations and rescue participation .

 

Musicians like Eric Clapton and Bruce Springsteen were rumored to fund funerals—both debunked .

 

Coco Gauff was incorrectly said to have donated $3 million—with no evidence .

 

 

These illusions of compassion, while emotionally uplifting, ultimately distract from verified efforts and mislead the public about who is truly stepping up.

 

 

Final Word

 

There is no trustworthy evidence that Caitlin Clark or the Indiana Fever donated funeral costs or traveled to Texas flood zones to assist victims. The story belongs in the same category as other false celebrity donation rumors that appear in the wake of major disasters. Until solid proof—like documented statements, media coverage, or receipts—emerges, the story is best regarded as unfounded, if not outright fabricated.

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