“This Is What You Do…”: Weeks After Teary Eyed Max Holloway’s Call for Action, Hollywood Giants Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Oprah Winfrey Join Hands in Helping Citizens Affected by the Hawaii Fire

Early August bore witness to the devastating Hawaii Wildfires. The fire broke out on the Island of Maui in Hawaii, marking the state’s worst natural calamity. The heartbreaking ordeal has left more than 3200 acres of land burned according to the County of Maui; with the historic town Lahaina being affected the worst. According to Maui County officials, the poor management of power lines is what led to the terrible fire. Amidst relief efforts and awareness campaigns, one UFC fighter’s voice stands out; Max Holloway.

Max Holloway has been notably keeping the wildfires in conversation, constantly spreading awareness about the fire and how to help combat the destruction. In a teary-eyed monologue on X, Holloway shed light on the inefficiency of the Government in handling the issue. He also addressed and shed light on different channels for aid and relief. Days before his fight with ‘The Korean Zombie‘, ‘Blessed’ broke down while talking about the wildfires. Now, in a recent update shared to X, Dwayne Johnson, and Oprah Winfrey have come up with an outlet.

After Max Holloway, celebrity duo takes to social media for relief efforts

The pair teamed up and released a video on X sharing details about a new relief fund. The video features the iconic talk show host and actress Oprah Winfrey and WWE superstar and actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson discussing the relief fund and establishing its effectiveness in helping those affected. Winfrey said, “And I read this article that Dolly Parton had given money in her community. And I said, I think this is the answer.” She elaborated, “And so we have created the People’s Fund of Maui that will put money directly in the hands of the people who need it right now.”

The TV icon went on to elaborate, “So if you send a donation, just click where you see below, and send a donation, that money is going to go to one of many residents who have been displaced in Maui. We guarantee.” After giving viewers a brief summary of the relief attempt that was born through their concerns, according to Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson stepped in. A relevant issue with relief funds is transparency. The wrestling entertainment legend joined the conversation to address any doubts regarding this.

‘The Rock’ addresses apprehension regarding relief funds

The Rock said, “I know a lot of people out there as Oprah and I’ve been finding, are just, having a hard time trusting where the money goes; What organizations should I send money to? How can I help?” The fund seems to come as a straightforward solution that addresses these questions and doubts according to Johnson. He said, “In this case, the fund that we created with a lot of hard work from a lot of hardworking people, who all care about these people of Maui.”

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He also emphasized the effectiveness and quick action that donations to the fund would facilitate. Johnson said, “As Oprah was saying, it is a clean direct, from you directly to their hands and right away with some real immediacy. Because as we’re finding as you guys around the world know, with disasters, like this, the number one need is money, in hand“. The Government has been subject to criticism following their handling of the disaster. The involvement of celebrities like Max Holloway, ‘The Rock’, and Winfrey, has come as the need of the hour. Helping to spread visibility, this positive use of their online presence is a welcome relief. These efforts signify the importance of community and underline the need to help out in times of need.

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