Los Angeles, CA – January 10, 2025 – To help us through this devastating time, the Los Angeles Rams is offering support to two organizations working around the clock to keep the Los Angeles community safe. I will make an announcement. Fire Department (LAFD) Foundation. It benefits both county and city fire departments and the American Red Cross.
Ahead of Monday’s wild card game between the Rams and Minnesota Vikings, the Kroenke family, through the Kroenke Family Foundation, will donate $1 million to the LAFD Foundation on behalf of sports and corporate entities. The Kroenke Family Foundation has previously responded to support crisis relief efforts, most recently during the COVID-19 pandemic and past natural disasters.
“On behalf of our family and the Los Angeles Rams, our thoughts are with everyone affected by the untold fires and destruction. We continue to protect our community. We are extremely grateful for the tireless efforts of our first responders and the individuals who continue to work.” We know there are both immediate and long-term needs to help our neighbors who are struggling to survive, and our family and the Rams are committed to recovery efforts now and in the coming months and years. We are committed to doing our part to help,” the Kroenke family said.
The NFL family is donating a total of $5 million to help communities affected by wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area. In addition to the Kroenke Family Foundation’s donation, the Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings and NFL Foundation will also join the Rams in donating $1 million each to local organizations supporting those affected by the wildfires. help provide critical resources to
On Monday night, Los Angeles Rams players, coaches and staff will wear custom LAFD hats and shirts featuring the Los Angeles Rams monogram. Game-worn jerseys and some game-used footballs will be auctioned off at NFL Auctions, with proceeds going to the American Red Cross in aid.
Rams LAFD shirts will be sold at www.RamsFanShop.com with all proceeds going to support the LAFD Foundation and the American Red Cross. The NFL, Los Angeles Rams, New Era, and Fanatics do not retain any profits from sales of Rams LAFD hats and shirts. Funds raised from the sale of these products will be donated to the LAFD Foundation and the American Red Cross to support local firefighters and those affected by the Southern California wildfires.
The Rams run a 50/50 raffle at every home game, and fans can purchase 50/50 raffle tickets until the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter. The winner will receive half (50%) of the total jackpot from the game’s raffle ticket sales, with the remaining half (50%) going to the Los Angeles Rams Foundation. The game will benefit the Los Angeles Rams Foundation with 50% of the proceeds going to the LAFD Foundation and American Red Cross.
Fans who would like to join the Rams in supporting fire relief efforts can click here to donate directly to the American Red Cross or click here to donate directly to the LAFD Foundation.
On Thursday afternoon, the NFL announced that Monday’s Wild Card game between the Vikings and Rams would be moved from SoFi Stadium to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., home of the Arizona Cardinals, in the interest of public safety. This decision was made in consultation with public officials, participating clubs and the NFLPA. The game will be aired at 5pm PT on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.
The safety of the Los Angeles community is a top priority for the Rams, and our thoughts are with all those affected by the area fires. The team is grateful for the tireless efforts of first responders who continue to protect our city and communities, and for the individuals who continue to help our neighbors in need.
The LAFD Foundation provides critical equipment and funds critical programs that help LAFD save lives and protect communities. Funds received by the LAFD Foundation will benefit both county and city fire departments. LAFD has issued a fundraising alert asking for donations to help cover the cost of essential tools and safety equipment for LAFD firefighters. At this time, monetary donations are the quickest and most effective way to support LAFD. Donate online at supportLAFD.org/give or text “LAFD” to 24365.
Hundreds of American Red Cross workers are helping Southern California residents evacuate from a large, fast-moving wildfire that has destroyed their homes and neighborhoods of all types. The Red Cross is working with partners to provide safe shelter, food, psychological support and other services to evacuees in need. More than 1,000 evacuees stayed overnight in Red Cross-managed shelters on Thursday, but our work is not done yet. Red Cross volunteers will be here to help all those in need as they try to recover from the devastating fires. To help with a financial donation, please visit https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/losangelesrams-pub.html/.
