Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez Pledge $100 Million To Aid Maui Wildfire Recovery

August 12, 2023
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez Pledge $100 Million To Aid Maui Wildfire Recovery

As the island of Maui battles the harrowing aftermath of devastating wildfires, high-profile figures are stepping up to extend a helping hand.  Jeff Bezos, the visionary behind Amazon, along with his fiancé and entertainment journalist Lauren Sánchez, have joined the ranks of celebrities expressing solidarity with the affected residents.

Sánchez took to Instagram on Friday to announce that the couple, deeply moved by the unfolding tragedy, is committing $100 million to assist in the long and arduous recovery process ahead. She conveyed, “While immediate necessities are vital, the prolonged process of rebuilding demands equal attention.

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Jeff and I are establishing the Maui Fund, allocating $100 million to support the island’s revival in the present and the years to come, as we uncover the ever-evolving needs.”

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The urgency for essentials like water, sustenance, clothing, and shelter is undeniable for those currently displaced. Yet, a prevailing understanding prevails that the restoration journey will stretch far beyond the immediacy of news headlines. Celebrities such as Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa have employed their social media platforms to guide their followers toward avenues of contribution.

Meanwhile, Oprah Winfrey, who possesses substantial acreage on the island, is personally immersed in the relief efforts, procuring and distributing supplies to the afflicted.

For billionaire Bezos, whose amassed net worth sits at around $163 billion according to Bloomberg, the connection to Maui is personal. He acquired a 14-acre property on South Maui’s La Perouse Bay for $78 million in 2021.

The precise mechanics of the Maui Fund are yet to be revealed, but its significance cannot be overstated for a community grappling with the tragic loss of 67 lives – the deadliest toll from fires in the state’s history.

Sánchez’s Instagram message encapsulated their empathy, “Our thoughts encompass the families who have suffered profound loss and a community left grappling with devastation.” As the island embarks on a strenuous journey of healing, Bezos and Sánchez’s generous contribution offers a beacon of hope and respite in the midst of adversity.

 

 

 

 

 

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