Matthew McConaughey and his son Levi McConaughey have taken to social media, sharing a heartfelt plea in the wake of the Maui wildfires.
The father and son are using their massive platform where they are championing efforts to bring relief to those affected by this tragic disaster.
The heart-wrenching Instagram video reveals the McConaughey family's mission to help Hawaiians in distress. Their caption shares: "McConaughey’s are funding an emergency aid plane with @Baby2Baby filled with a massive cache of emergency supplies aimed at bringing immediate relief to Maui's children and families."
Check out what the two had to say:Their commitment is in collaboration with several ground partners including @alohadiaperbank, @mauifoodbank, and more. The post emphasizes the need for aid and provides ways for followers to chip in through "@baby2baby - @jklivinfoundation."
The video paints a vivid picture of the gravity of the situation. Hollywood icon Matthew says, "The fires... have put so many people out of home and have taken so many lives. These people need to stabilize to stay alive. We are partnering with Baby2Baby to cater to these immediate needs."
The 53-year-old actor further urges fans, "If you'd like to help, see the work Baby2Baby is doing or find any other way to contribute. The need is enormous."
Backing his father's sentiments, Levi, 15, chimes in, "Yeah, they're going to need long-term assistance, so any support you guys can offer is highly valued."
The recent wildfire calamity in Hawaii, dubbed the deadliest in the U.S. in over a century, has sadly claimed the lives of 99 individuals, as disclosed by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Monday.
Adding to the dire state of affairs, FEMA provided an update, stating the deployment of 300 of its personnel and 140 search and rescue teams, with more reinforcements expected.
Green lamented the grim scenario, noting that the focus now is on "searching for those we have lost."
Stay updated with VT.co for more on how celebrities and organizations are rallying to support Hawaii during this challenging time.
Maui's historical towns, like Lahaina, are now smoldering landscapes as the raging wildfires have obliterated over 2,500 acres of the island. This disaster marks the deadliest wildfire event the U.S. has seen in over 100 years and stands as the most harrowing natural catastrophe in Hawaii's timeline.
Tracing back to its origin, the wildfire ignited on August 8. Unpredictably powerful gusts, ranging from 60-81 mph according to officials, amplified the ferocity of the flames, leaving residents little time to evacuate.
The islands' emergency alert system unfortunately lagged, resulting in chaotic scenes. Horrific accounts emerged of survivors rushing towards the ocean, seeking refuge from the roaring inferno. As we report, the count of unlocated individuals surpasses a thousand.
