Lance Armstrong in League With Kelly Slater and Mikaela Shiffrin for Noble Cause

As Maui recovers from its worst wildfires in history, a number of charities are working towards the island’s rebuild. Every charity has a different plan but their common aim is to positively affect Hawaii and its people. Many sporting athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Kelly Slater are already doing their part in rallying support for different charities working towards the rebuilding of Maui and other affected islands. Joining these legendary sports stars is former cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Armstrong, the multiple ESPY Award winner is doing his bit in contributing and amplifying the need to help Hawaii in this difficult time. He recently shared a post on his social media that revealed the charity he is contributing to and also requested people to pledge donations by resharing the post.

Lance Armstrong pledges help to Maui

Taking to his Instagram, the former cyclist shared a story about the Maui Wildfire Relief Effort. The Instagram story reveals that whoever will donate, their contribution will help support Maui Humane Society, Maui Food Bank, Maui Strong, and Boys and Girls Clu of Maui. There was also a caption in the story that read,?“The people of Maui need your support!! Please donate and/or tag 10 friends to spread the word…every little bit adds up fast and these organizations m need support! The money goes directly to the nonprofit’s! @pledgetodogood.”

One of the first natural disasters in Hawaii has claimed more than 100 lives till now. Many reports believe that dry grasslands and strong winds from Hurricane Dora helped add fuel to the fire. As search operations begin on the island, authorities claim that hundreds of people are still missing. As network connectivity still remains weak due to the cell phone towers getting destroyed, communication has been a persisting issue. More than 400 Federal Emergency Management Agencies have been deployed to Hawaii as the administration continues its search and rescue operations. A number of athletes have also been at the forefront of providing supplies and medical help to Maui during this difficult time.

Mikaela Shiffrin and Kelly Slater do their bit for Maui

Skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin and surfing legend Kelly Slater have been using their social media to help Maui. Shiffrin has been constantly amplifying support and help through her Instagram by putting up posts, and stories and asking people to donate to the island. While Slater is using his social media reach to also garner help and support. The surfer also recently claimed that the entire surfing community was planning to send boats, food, water, and other essential supplies to the islands.

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As authorities continue to do their jobs, athletes like Shiffrin, Slater, and now Lance Armstrong have come forward to help Hawaii. By contributing to a charity and using his social reach to garner more support for Maui, Lance Armstrong is displaying his commitment to the Maui Wildfire Relief Effort.

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