The Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Lakers, Angel City Football Club, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Dodgers, LAFC, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Galaxy, Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Sparks pledged a combined donation of more than $8 million to support victims in need, as well as those fighting the Southern California wildfires.
Firefighters are currently battling blazes in Pacific Palisades, Altadena/Pasadena, West Hills, Sylmar, Acton (Antelope Valley) and Granada Hills. While there has been progress made in containing each of the fires, impending windy conditions are creating concern.
The National Weather Service issued a “particularly dangerous situation” warning for large portions of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Wind gusts ranging from 45 mph to 70 mph are expected, in addition to dry air and a greater risk of rapid fire spread.
Beneficiaries of the teams’ contributions include 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.
It marks a second instances of the majority of L.A.’s professional sports teams banding together to provide support for a crucial cause. They previously did so in August 2023 for Maui wildfire relief efforts.
Angels among teams to partner with Fanatics on merchandise campaign for wildfire relief
The wildfires running rampant throughout Southern California are a tragedy that is affecting thousands throughout the area. Many homes, schools, and plenty of other buildings are no more, and even the sports teams have been affected as the Los Angeles Lakers saw two games postponed while the Los Angeles Rams’ first playoff game was moved to Glendale, Arizona.
Now is a time when the entire area is coming together to help with relief and support, and every Los Angeles area sports team has gotten involved with Fanatics to do their part. The L.A. Angels are one of 16 sports teams involved in the “L.A. Strong” merchandise collection in which all proceeds will be donated.
