The destruction caused by the Maui wildfires in Hawaii prompted many to look for ways to help, including some celebrities with ties to the island.
Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jason Momoa are just a few of the celebrities who are helping those impacted by the devastating Maui wildfires.While he is not Hawaiian, the Hollywood A-lister has often supported causes in Hawaii and urged his fans to donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation.. "First responders, health care teams, hotels, locals businesses, boots on the ground organizations and all our local heroes, stay strong - we love you and appreciate you.
"Of all the natural disasters we have faced; earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis and flooding ... to say we were under-prepared for this disaster is an understatement," Winfrey, media mogul and former talk show host, owns property on the island, and her spokesperson confirmed to CNN she has been volunteering at emergency shelters.
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