The Los Angeles Rams announced they will be supporting the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation which will benefit both the County and City Fire Departments as well as the Red Cross.
The Rams’ support comes in the midst of unprecedented and devastating wildfires that have caused the destruction of numerous homes and businesses in the greater Los Angeles area.
The Kroenke Family –through their Kroenke Family Foundation– are donating $1 million benefitting the LAFD Foundation. The Kroenke Family Foundation previously participated in crisis-relief efforts, with the most recent donation coming amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
The Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon fires are the two biggest wildfires currently ongoing, though several other fires broke out throughout the week.
Team owner Stan Kroenke and his family issued a statement on their relief efforts.
“On behalf of our family and the Los Angeles Rams, our thoughts are with everyone affected by the unfathomable fires and destruction. We are beyond grateful for the tireless efforts of our first responders who continue to protect our community as well as individuals who continue to help our neighbors in need. We know there are both immediate and long-term needs and our family and the Rams are committed to doing our part to support recovery efforts now and into the months and years ahead,” said The Kroenke Family.
Aside from the Rams, the NFL is providing $5 million in total to support communities affected by the wildfires. The Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings and the NFL Foundation are also joining the Rams by contributing $1 million each to help deliver vital resources to local organizations supporting those affected.
In the interest of public safety, the Rams will be playing their Monday Wild Card game against the Vikings at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ which is home to the Arizona Cardinals.
During the game, Rams players, coaches and staff will wear custom LAFD hats and shirts with the LA Rams monogram on them. Also, game-worn jerseys and and select game balls will be auctioned off on NFL Auction with proceeds going to support the American Red Cross.
The Rams LAFD shirts will be available for sale at www.RamsFanShop.com with all profits from the sales going to support the LAFD Foundation and American Red Cross.
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