From the North Bay Area to Southern California and Oregon, wildfires have made a devastating impact across the West Coast.
While many deal with the aftermath of fire season, Klay Thompson is stepping up to help. The Golden State Warriors shooting guard is hosting a Bike-A-Thon donation event through his family foundation.
For every mile in the Bike-A-Thon, the Thompson Family Foundation is pledging $500 to California’s Redwood Credit Union and the Oregon Community Foundation.
Via the Thompson Family Foundation:
Our family’s hearts have been devastated by the effects of the wildfires in California and Oregon this year. Having raised our family in Oregon and living in California now, we wanted to step up and help however we could.
Mychal Thompson shared more information about the pledge event on Instagram.
Via @thompsonfamilyfoundation on Instagram:
On Friday, The Thompson Family Foundation’s Instagram story shared an image of the five-time All-Star with his bike. According to the foundation, Thompson was able to raise $3,500 for wildfire relief in his latest ride.
With a goal of $50,000, the foundation has currently raised over $7,000 for wildfire relief.
The Bike-A-Thon is slated to run through Nov. 2. If you’re interested in donating to the cause, visit the Thompson Family Foundation’s page here.
