Chargers make incredible donation to support wildfire relief efforts for those displaced by the fires
The Los Angeles Chargers wanted to do what they can to help their community on Wednesday. Wildfires are currently racing across Los Angeles County, forcing many to evacuate. In a statement, the Chargers announced that they will provide $200,000 to help those affected. The funding will go to "the American Red Cross, LA Fire Department Foundation, […]
The Los Angeles Chargers wanted to do what they can to help their community on Wednesday.
Wildfires are currently racing across Los Angeles County, forcing many to evacuate.
In a statement, the Chargers announced that they will provide $200,000 to help those affected.
The funding will go to "the American Red Cross, LA Fire Department Foundation, Team Rubicon and pet rescue organizations sheltering animals displaced by the fires."
"While we're currently experiencing unprecedented conditions that seemingly cannot get any worse as we deal with multiple fires across our region, we're also witnessing our community at its very best," Chargers Chairman of the Board Dean Spanos said in a statement. "The bravery, selflessness, courage, sacrifice and compassion on display over the past 24 hours by first responders, good Samaritans, friends, family and neighbors alike has been remarkable. Our hearts are with everyone who has been displaced by these fires, the firemen and police officers and frontline workers who are risking their lives to keep us safe and those among us who have stepped up to assist one another in this incredible time of need."
The team has also asked that fans planning to attend the 'Charge Up to Playoff' events and the team's Saturday Watch Party bring supplies for the evacuation centers.
However, due to the fires, the Chargers have cancelled their 'Charge Up to Playoffs' event on Friday in Sherman Oaks. As of now, the other events are set to go on.
"Fans attending any of the events are asked to bring any of the following items that people typically need in an evacuation situation: bottled water, blankets, new or gently used clothes, first aid kits, hygiene products (soap, shampoo, deodorant, saline solution, toothpaste, toothbrush, hand sanitizer), baby supplies (diapers, formula, wet wipes), feminine hygiene products, paper towels, toilet paper, portable chargers, pet food and water," the team wrote.
