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Disney is donating $15 million to “first response and immediate response and reconstruction efforts” for the Southern California wildfires.
Published on Friday, January 10, 2025 18:34:08 -0600 by Ray Flook
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As firefighters and other first responders continue to fight the deadly and devastating Southern California wildfires, the Walt Disney Company announced Friday that the company is “initiating immediate response and rebuilding efforts.” announced that it would donate $15 million to the The statement said a portion of the funds will be distributed to the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the Los Angeles Area Food Bank and other organizations involved in relief efforts.
“As this tragedy continues to unfold, the Walt Disney Company remains committed to supporting our communities and employees as we all work together to recover and rebuild from this incredible devastation,” the CEO said. CEO Bob Iger said in a personal statement. “Walt Disney came to Los Angeles with more than just his boundless imagination. Here he built his home, pursued his dreams, and created an extraordinary world that means so much to so many people around the world. We have chosen to create storytelling that we are proud to provide support to this resilient and vibrant community in this moment of need. ” The full statement released with Iger’s comments is below.
Image: Prague, Czech Republic – October 21, 2024: A smartphone with the Walt Disney logo on the front. (Shutterstock.com/JJarTee); KHOU11 Screen Cap
“The history of the Walt Disney Company is inextricably tied to the greater Los Angeles area, and the devastation caused by the devastating fires that affected thousands of people in our region is truly heartbreaking. We are committing $15 million to initial response and rebuilding efforts.”
We will continue to support critical organizations providing essential services on the ground, including the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, and the Los Angeles Area Food Bank, among others. In addition, we are working around the clock to ensure the safety and health of our employees, many of whom have been affected by these fires, and to assist those facing hardship. We plan to provide additional resources to the Employee Relief Fund. The consequences of this crisis.
Beyond critical relief efforts, we will continue to work closely with the business community to find ways to support critical rebuilding efforts in the region.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the heroic firefighters and first responders from across the region and across the country whose incredible courage and professionalism were a source of great encouragement and pride this week. I would like to express it. Likewise, we’re grateful to our talented local reporters at KABC and beyond for being an essential resource for everyone.
While the fires continue to rage and the full extent of the damage will not be known for some time, our hearts go out to those affected by the devastating fires across Southern California and we urge residents to remain vigilant. We urge everyone to continue to follow safety instructions. From local officials. The strength of this community is rooted in its people, and we are proud to be a part of it and offer our support. ”
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