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rock4.jpg?resize=1200,630 - JUST IN: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson And Oprah Winfrey Make A Heartfelt $10 Million Pledge For The Victims Of Maui Wildfires

JUST IN: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson And Oprah Winfrey Make A Heartfelt $10 Million Pledge For The Victims Of Maui Wildfires

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Oprah Winfrey have pledged $10 million for the victims of the devastating Maui wildfires.

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The blaze in western Maui is one of the most devastating wildfires the U.S. has ever seen in more than a century, with state leaders and rescuers still tackling the disaster.

The wildfire, which started on August 8, destroyed historic towns and caused at least 115 deaths.

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Thousands of acres of land have been consumed by the devastating Maui wildfires and more than 380 people are still missing.

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To help those affected by the catastrophe, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Oprah Winfrey have pledged $10 million to kickstart the ‘People’s Fund of Maui.’

In a video shared by both celebs, Winfrey said: “We were so concerned about what was happening in Maui that we were texting back and forth.”

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Both stars, who have properties in Hawaii, coordinated the initiative, with the host saying that she was inspired after reading about the philanthropic endeavors of Dolly Parton during a Tennessee wildfire in 2016.

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“I read this article that Dolly Parton had given money in her community. And I said, I think this is the answer,” Oprah said.

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Johnson also explained further details, saying: “Every adult resident who lives in the affected area and was displaced by the wildfires in Lahaina and Kula is eligible to receive $1,200 per month to help them through this period of recovery.”

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The stars are encouraging public donations, with Winfrey ensuring that the funds will go directly into the pockets of those suffering from the disaster.

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“With disasters like this, the number one need is money in-hand,” Johnson said. “People being able to have their own agency, being able to make decisions for themselves about what they need and what their family needs: That’s our goal is to get that to the people now.”

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