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Local sports teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers and 11 other Southern California teams, have committed over $8 million to support wildfire victims in need and first responders battling the ongoing fires.
The donations will be distributed to the American Red Cross, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation Wildfire Recovery Fund, Team Rubicon and various local animal rescue organizations.
The 12 teams, in partnership with their foundations, have also joined forces with the Fanatics Foundation to distribute $3 million worth of Fanatics merchandise to Angelenos who have been evacuated from their homes in these last two weeks.
In addition to the apparel items, teams are contributing thousands more items that will be given out at upcoming events. These events will distribute personal hygiene kits, school supplies, sneakers and more.
Evacuated victims of the fires can to participate in the distribution events on Friday, January 17, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at three locations: Dodger Stadium, SoFi Stadium and BMO Stadium.
Angelenos will need to show proof of residency in evacuated zip codes to participate in the events. Additionally, bus transportation is being offered to help individuals travel to stadium distribution sites. Lunch will be provided at the stadiums.
Fanatics, professional leagues and L.A. sports organizations partnered on Friday, January 10, to launch an “LA Strong” collection of t-shirts and sweatshirts, with all proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and the American Red Cross.
Fans can visit fanatics.com/lastrong to purchase the limited items and support communities in need during these hard times.
Teams will continue to support fire victims, frontline workers and impacted communities through their own foundations and in partnership with local partners in the weeks and months to come.
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