Dodgers' Freddie Freeman Leads Efforts to Support Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

Freeman and his wife Chelsea donate $300,000 to relief organizations as wildfires devastate Los Angeles, with support from other sports teams and players.

• Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea have donated $300,000 to wildfire relief efforts, supporting the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, Pasadena Fire Department, and Salvation Army.
• The couple is also matching donations to Pasadena Humane, which is assisting pets displaced by the fires, and using social media to share resources and encourage contributions.
• The Dodgers, along with other Los Angeles sports teams, are partnering with Fanatics to sell 'LA Strong' merchandise, with proceeds going to wildfire relief organizations like the American Red Cross and LAFD Foundation.
• Wildfires in Los Angeles County have burned over 33,700 acres, destroyed more than 1,000 homes, and caused an estimated $150 billion in damages, making it one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history.
• Additional contributions include $200,000 from the Los Angeles Chargers, $1 million from the Kroenke Family Foundation, and $5 million from the NFL to aid affected communities.

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