The relentless blaze propelled by Hurricane Dora has left Maui, particularly the town of Lahaina, in ruins. The wildfire has consumed over 2,000 acres, causing the death of 55 individuals and erasing nearly 1,700 structures from the face of the island.
The Governor, Josh Green, declared this catastrophe to be the “most massive natural disaster Hawaii has ever encountered.” Among the ruins stands the charred remains of Mick Fleetwood’s renowned restaurant, Fleetwood’s. The Fleetwood Mac co-founder, who has called Maui home for decades, took to Instagram, expressing his distress over the loss but emphasized the safety of his staff and team.
However, Fleetwood isn’t the only celebrity affected or moved by the disaster. Stars, some with close ties to the island, have poured out their emotions and calls for assistance for the traumatized inhabitants. This includes heartfelt sentiments from Bette Midler, former President Barack Obama, Jason Momoa, Jack Johnson, and the rock band, Pearl Jam, who’ve initiated fundraising efforts.
Expressing Solidarity
- Bette Midler tweeted about the beautiful Maui island undergoing pain, extending sympathies to all the affected. #MauiFires
- Pearl Jam offered an exclusive chance for fans to obtain a signed tour poster from Hawaii, the proceeds of which will aid the victims.
- Jack Johnson on Instagram highlighted various ways to lend support to the Maui community.
- Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle shared their concern and provided a link for contributions to aid the victims.
- Jason Momoa posted a call-to-action link on his Instagram, urging followers to support relief initiatives.
- President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden tweeted their condolences and praised first responders’ brave efforts.
Lend a Hand
If you’re looking to assist, consider:
- Donating to the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement; they’ve promised to match donations up to $1 million.
- Checking out GoFundMe‘s official hub dedicated to the wildfire victims.
- Contributing to the Hawaii Community Foundation‘s Maui Strong Fund.
- Supporting American Red Cross through text, call, or their official website.
- Assisting the Maui Food Bank and the Salvation Army’s Kahului Corps in their efforts to provide essentials.
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