Shohei Ohtani gives $500,000 for fire relief. How are others helping?

Lakers coach JJ Redick talks to reporters about his family losing their rental house in the Palisades fire Jan. 10 at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo.

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Coach JJ Redick and his family lost the house they were renting — as well as many possessions of high personal value — in the Palisades fire. During an emotional news conference with reporters last week, Redick said he and the team would take a leading role in the recovery.

“We talked about it as a group before practice. It is our responsibility — everybody in this building — to lead on this and to help people,” Redick said. “You never know what that’s going to look like. … And I think between myself, [Rob Pelinka], I know the Buss family — Jeanie specifically — we’re prepared to do whatever it takes to help Los Angeles.”

Lakers videographer Rohan Ali set up a GoFundMe page to help his parents, who lost their Altadena home in the Eaton fire, and Anthony Davis ($20,000) and Jarred Vanderbilt ($4,000) are among the Lakers who donated to the fund. Joey Buss, brother of Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss, contributed $10,000.

Vanessa Bryant, wife of late Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, was on hand with the Mamba and Mambacita Foundation to help with supply distribution Friday at Dodger Stadium.

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star, has generously donated $500,000 to support fire relief efforts in California. His donation comes as wildfires continue to ravage the state, displacing thousands of residents and causing widespread destruction.

Ohtani’s contribution is just one example of the many individuals and organizations coming together to help those affected by the fires. Across the state, firefighters, first responders, and volunteers are working tirelessly to contain the flames and provide aid to those in need.

Additionally, several celebrities and athletes have stepped up to lend their support. LeBron James has pledged to provide housing for those displaced by the fires, while Ellen DeGeneres has donated thousands of dollars to local relief organizations.

The outpouring of support from the community is truly heartwarming, and serves as a reminder of the power of unity in times of crisis. Together, we can make a difference and help those impacted by the wildfires rebuild and recover.

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