“It’s a Little Bit Heavier”- Max Holloway Joins “Heartbroken” Dwayne Johnson Over Tragic Maui Fires That Took Lives of 110

In the wake of the catastrophic Maui wildfires that have claimed the lives of 110 individuals and devastated the historic town of Lahaina, a prominent UFC fighter, Max Holloway has followed Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, in voicing his profound sadness and concern. The MMA icon, Holloway offered in-depth reflections on the tragic event. In his message, he also highlighted the critical need for support to address its aftermath.

The Maui wildfires erupted unexpectedly. The intense fires consumed nearly 80% of the town of Lahaina in Maui, Hawaii. Igniting from a snapped power line, the flames rapidly spread, catching residents off guard. The fire resulted in a significant loss of life, displacement, and widespread destruction. The urgency of effective disaster management has been underscored by the extent of the devastation. In the wake of the fire, ‘Blessed’ took to X (formerly Twitter), to comment on the issue.

Max Holloway provides a critical but emotional overlook

In the video, Max Holloway addressed the government’s futility in aiding the people. He said, “The people in Lahaina, I’ll just be straightforward with you, the people of Lahaina was let down. You know, the state, the government, they failed. I don’t know if you watch been watching the news or hearing anything. No sirens, no warnings. No nothing. And now that’s what they have. They have nothing. Families gone”. He brought up the rising death toll as well. Addressing the unassessed damages, Holloway spread some hope among the affected. He said, “Death tolls on the rise, missing people. It’s like a thousand-something plus and we only had like 99 deaths so. But that number is going to jump dramatically as they keep going because they only searched like nine or 10 percent of the area. So, I mean, the only thing I can say is, all to the Lahaina people that are, affected directly. Stay strong. Us people are with you”.

During the heart-wrenching situation, Max Holloway also drew attention to practical ways of aiding the affected families and individuals. He recommended supporting a grassroots relief initiative that directly channels assistance to the victims. Through the video, he shared, “If you want to help, and you have an IG, and you want to donate Lahaina and on IG Lahaina underscore Ohana underscore Venmo. You can send money directly, donate money directly to families. There’s a bunch of family Venmos up there or PayPals, whatever it is. It’s up there that you can just directly give money straight to them. And if you are donating, please do your research and who you’re donating to”.

Holloway’s fighting spirit: United in grief and support

Holloway further talked about the significance of Hawaii to him as a fighter, He also talked about his role in the situation and about how he would like to alleviate the pain for even a moment if possible. He stated, “For me, Being able, I know I fight. I know I need to focus. You know, I always go in there with Hawaii on my back and it’s a little bit heavier going into this one. But if I can be a relief for like a minute, five minutes, or whatever it can be, that’s what I’m here for, you know. Just make them forget for even a second, that’s what I’m here for and when we get back again, figure out other ways to try and support them”.

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Towards the end of the video, ‘Blessed’ also shares a very emotional message. The message encapsulates the human spirit and reassures the citizens that help is on the way. He elaborated, “We need to rebuild and we will get to that stage of rebuilding for you guys. So please, Keep holding on. I know it doesn’t look like there’s no end near. Or even no beginning near but, we’re all here for you. And we will continue to be here for you and we are stronger together“.

Max Holloway’s video comes as a blessing. It instills hope and addresses his people. It also shines a light on the issue within and outside the scope of the MMA community. His efforts also highlight the importance of community drive and spirit in tackling situations such as these. Fans can donate using the Instagram handles mentioned by Holloway and aid the relief efforts.

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