Many well-known athletes and celebrities with deep ties to the Los Angeles area have donated large sums of donations to wildfire relief efforts. However, the latest donations come from superstar athletes who were not even members of the local team when the fire escalated from January 7th to 31st.
Luka Doncic, a five-time All-NBA guard, bought by the Dallas Mavericks in the February 1 blockbuster trade, on Instagram on Monday, pledged $500,000 through the foundation and pledged recovery efforts He announced that he has a plan to work together. A local organization that helps rebuild play spaces that have been destroyed by fires.
“We are committed to helping children in the affected communities get back to playing and being children,” the Instagram post said.
Almost a month ago, the LA Sports team donated a total of $8 million to Wildfire Relief. Shoe Hei ohtani, the Dodgers star who has lived in Southern California since signing with the Angels in 2018, gave him $500,000. Since 2022, Dodger Freddie Freeman has donated $300,000. Chris Taylor’s CT3 Foundation has held a fundraising event and announced on Instagram that it will match up to $5,000 donations.
And the biggest donors were Steve Ballmer, owner of the Clippers, and his wife Connie. He dedicated his first $15 million in emergency funds to many people affected by these fires, especially in the historic and racially diverse community of Altadena,” the city was destroyed. . Eton Fire.
The Fireaid perk concert, held on January 30th, took place at the Clippers’ home arena, Intuit Dome, and Kia Forum. Both are owned by Ballmers.
Comments on Doncic’s donation were overwhelmingly positive, and many appeared to be from his fans in the Dallas area.
“That’s why Dallas loves him so much because he has a real heart. ♥♥” wrote one fan.
“This is a real reason why Dallas loses Luka, far beyond the courts, it was 177% about culture and community,” another wrote.
Averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists this season, Doncic has yet to play a Lakers game as he recovers from a calf injury. He is listed as likely to make his debut Monday night against the Utah Jazz on Crypto.com Arena.
The $500,000 donation will be made Monday to the Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund, according to a Doncic post.
The foundation also said, “We will be able to “donate large additional funds over the next two years to allow children who have lost their play space (what Luka calls a “place of peace”) to return to the playground, field or court.” I pledged to confirm. As soon as possible for their mental and physical well-being. ”
