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Shohei Ohtani Is Donating $500,000 to Help Firefighters and Others Affected by the LA Wildfires
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By Associated Press
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January 17, 2025

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani steps up to the plate with a generous donation for LA wildfire relief efforts. ((AP File) )

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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.

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