Las Vegas Aces to host donation drive for California wildfire victims
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Many Las Vegas locals have stepped in to help our neighbors in Southern California, including the Las Vegas Aces.
The team held a big donation drive Sunday afternoon, with the items going straight to people affected by the fires.
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The Las Vegas Aces are hosting a donation drive this Sunday, January 12th from 12-5 PM at Aces HQ. All donations will be driven to Los Angeles where the Aces will work in partnership with the @LASparks to distribute… pic.twitter.com/yBeU6ikpUL
“We are purely here to support the LA fires and the victims, and the amount of people that have been through here today is just incredible. The city of Las Vegas has really showed up and showed out,” said Blair Hardiek, Chief Strategy Officer for the Las Vegas Aces.
Donations poured in at the Las Vegas Aces headquarters Sunday, as the team collected water, toiletries, and other essentials for people affected by the fires in LA County.
Those looking to donate can bring the following items:
- Bottled water
- Non-perishable food/snacks
- Toiletries
- Diapers
- Baby formula
- Hand sanitizer
- Pet food
- N95 Masks
- New blankets
- Air purifiers
- First aid kits
“This goes straight to the people. So, my neighbor and I yesterday just went out and tried to get a lot of helpful items that they could use... like soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant,” said Las Vegas resident Linda Levine, who donated some items.“
It just shows how much the Aces organization really cares about everyone around them,” said Las Vegas Aces Center Megan Gustafson, “and especially the LA community, having the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA, we obviously want to help out in any way we can because they are part of our family.”
The Aces will work with the LA Sparks to distribute donations to the LA Regional Food Bank.
“It’s just so devastating,” said Levine. “I’ve watched a lot of it, and I have a lot of friends in California. I lived there for more than 20 years. So, I just wanted to help.”
“It’s sad, it’s awakening, it’s also an opportunity for us to come together to give and serve,” said the Aces' new assistant coach, Larry Lewis, who was born and raised in LA.
Like many in Southern Nevada, he feels a strong connection to Southern California and the devastation they’re experiencing.
“We just hope that this movement gives hope to those in need and those who have suffered from this horrible thing,” said Lewis. “We’re thinking about you, and we’re giving to you, and we’re serving you.”
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