Disney donates $15 million to Los Angeles fire victims

For disaster recovery efforts
The Disney studio has not stood aside in the face of the horrific tragedy in Los Angeles, where recent fires destroyed over 10,000 buildings, claimed many lives, and caused damage amounting to hundreds of billions of dollars. The company has mobilized its efforts and announced a $15 million donation to support disaster recovery measures, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
According to the announcement, the funds will be allocated to the American Red Cross, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, and other organizations.
«The Walt Disney Company is committed to supporting our community and our employees as we all work together to recover and rebuild after this incredible devastation. Walt Disney came to Los Angeles with only his boundless imagination, and it was here that he chose to make his home, fulfill his dreams, and create extraordinary stories that mean so much to so many people around the world,» commented the company’s CEO, Bob Iger.
Joining Disney in assisting the victims is Paramount Global, which has pledged $1 million to several nonprofit organizations, including the California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, and Best Friends Animal Society.
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