Local coverage: Former presidents tout importance of service during 'Deep From the Heart' benefit
Five former presidents came together Saturday in College Station to lead a Texas-sized celebration of national unity in support of Americans impacted by catastrophic storms in recent months.
Thousands filled Reed Arena on the Texas A&M University campus for the "Deep From the Heart: The One America Appeal" charity concert, benefitting victims of recent hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, which left widespread damage in portions of the United States and its territories, including along the Texas and Florida coasts.
The former presidents, with the exception of George H.W. Bush, took the opportunity to briefly speak during a ceremony honoring five Daily Point of Light award recipients just over an hour into the concert.
Honorees of the nonprofit Points of Light organization included Murad Ajani, who recruited more than 2,500 volunteers from the Ismaili Muslim community to dedicate more than 13,000 hours of service to evacuation and restoration efforts in Houston, and Houston wedding planner Kat Creech, who helped recruit and organize hundreds of volunteers to help rebuild more than 120 homes in one week.
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There are also some videos to view at the Bryan-College Station Eagle at the above link.