In one of the more heartwarming stories you’ll hear today, Metallica has donated $100,000 USD to help victims of the Californian wildfire’s that have left over 70 dead and 1,300 people missing.
The donation was made through the band’s own charity All Within My Hands, which the band launched last year.
The band said in a statement;
“Sadly once again communities in California are experiencing historically devastating wildfires in both the Northern and Southern parts of the state. All Within My Hands has made a $50,000 donation each to the North Valley Community Foundation and the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation; both agencies provide service to victims at evacuation centres and other much-needed relief. We would like to encourage you to join us in supporting those in need and our first responders in any way you can by donating money, non-perishable food, clothing and other supplies or by giving your time volunteering or providing temporary housing. Every little bit helps.”
California is experiencing tragic wild fires. AWMH gave $50k to @NVCF & @LAFDFoundation. We encourage you to support those in need & first responders: donate money, non-perishable food, clothing, supplies or volunteer time/housing. https://t.co/uYVsXTCJ7c https://t.co/eGmUWrta7J pic.twitter.com/7MDJz4hY1G
— All Within My Hands Foundation (@AWMHFoundation) November 16, 2018
The band are encouraging fans to make donations to both the North Valley Community Foundation & Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, both of which have been pivotal in the effort to help communities affected by what are now the deadliest fires in American history.
The band are the latest in a string of celebrities offering time and money to the effort, joining the likes of Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth and Dave Grohl (who made free dinners for firefighters) with their support.
Last month the band performed a one-off acoustic show in their native San Francisco (within the state of California) for the charity, raising over $1.3 million.
Check out footage from the concert below
It’s a glimpse of light in what has been an awful month for North America. If you want to support the work the band are doing with the charity you can find out more here.
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