Kings, 11 other professional teams pledge more than $8 million in donations for those impacted by LA wildfires

The Kings announced that, along with 11 other local professional sports franchises, a combined donation of more than $8 million has been pledged to support those impacted by the wildfires throughout Los Angeles. The donation will be go towards victims in need, as well as those fighting the fires throughout the city.

The Kings and Galaxy, both owned by AEG, have pledged $1 million towards the overall donation.

LA Kings President Luc Robitaille
Our entire organization joins our city in sorrow over the loss and destruction from these fires. However, we are emboldened by the response of our first responders and fire-fighting professionals, as well as the community on the whole who are coming forward with unconditional support and resources.

The Kings have three ways currently to contribute towards additional donation funds, items and supplies, on top of the monetary donation pledged above. All language below is from the team’s official press release, distributed earlier this afternoon.

Donation Drive
Toyota Sports Performance Center (TSPC) in El Segundo, CA, home of the Los Angeles Kings, has been approved to serve as a supply collection site on behalf of the YMCA. Since Saturday, January 11, the LA Kings and TSPC staff joined other volunteers in mobilizing and collecting critical supplies in support of the fire relief and recovery efforts due to the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.

The collection drive will continue throughout this week. Items can be dropped off in the front of the building daily between 10 AM – 6 PM at 555 N. Nash St., El Segundo, CA 90245. Upon arrival, pull to one of the loading zone spots and LA Kings staff will assist you with unloading your car.

All items donated will be delivered to local YMCAs who are on the front lines distributing to those in need.

Requested items include:
– New toiletry items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc..
– New and unopened diapers and wipes
– Packaged phone chargers
– Bottled water
– Canned or packaged non-perishable food items
– Pet Supplies and Food
– Usable hockey gear

Donation Fund
The LA Kings are currently in the midst of a five-game road trip through Western Canada and are being joined by each opposing team in donning a commemorative LAFD sticker on their game helmets. Additionally, the Kings are wearing a commemorative LAFD shoulder patch on their game jerseys in an effort to honor our brave firefighters who are risking their lives each day to save the lives and homes of the Los Angeles community. The jerseys and some helmets will be auctioned off with all proceeds benefitting the LAFD Foundation. 

For access to bid on these items, please visit www.lakings.com/firerelief.

Additionally, at the above link, fans can donate directly to the Kings Care Foundation, with all of those funds going directly to The Red Cross, The LA Fire Foundation, Cal Fire Foundation, and Eaton Canyon Fire Relief and Recovery Fund.

“LA Strong” T-Shirts & Hoodies By Fanatics
The LA Kings have teamed up with Fanatics and the rest of the LA sporting world to support those impacted by the tragic wildfires and are making team-branded “LA Strong” t-shirts and hoodies available for sale. Proceeds will be donated by Fanatics, the leagues and the teams to the LA Fire Department Foundation and the American Red Cross as they continue their heroic acts and efforts to help as many people as possible. 

“LA Strong” Kings shirts are available through Fanatics HERE.

LA Kings / LAFD Merchandise
The LA Kings have produced LAFD specific t-shirts, sweatshirts and pucks for purchase to benefit the above-mentioned charities. Items will be available online at teamlastore.com today and at Team LA at Crypto.com Arena starting on January 20th when the Kings take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Half season overview coming up this afternoon. 3 up, three down as the Kings hit the 41-game mark of the season.