Shohei Ohtani Is Donating $500,000 to Help Firefighters and Others Affected by the LA Wildfires
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani steps up to the plate with a generous donation for LA wildfire relief efforts. ((AP File) )
- Ohtani pledges $500,000 to aid firefighters and animals affected by LA wildfires.
- Dodgers star announces donation on Instagram, encouraging others to support the cause.
- LA sports teams collaborate on 'LA Strong' merchandise to benefit local relief organizations.
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LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is donating $500,000 to help firefighters and animals forced to flee the deadly wildfires around the region.
Ohtani announced his intention on Instagram, with LA Strong in white lettering against a black background.
“We’ll be donating $500,000 to help those firefighters and those forced to live in shelter to help animals in need,” he wrote.
The Dodgers and other Los Angeles sports teams are partnering in selling an “LA Strong” collection of T-shirts and sweatshirts, with all proceeds benefiting the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and American Red Cross.
“I hope you all will consider this,” Ohtani wrote.
