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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Leonardo DiCaprio donates $1 million to Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts
Caption: Leonardo DiCaprio has donated $1 million to help the relief efforts amid the Los Angeles wildfires. The Oscar winner announced on Instagram that he is making a substantial donation. ”The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city. I am committing $1 million (£816,000) in partnership with @rewild's Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts.” “Initial aid will immediately benefit the LA Fire Department Foundation, California Fire Foundation, World Central Kitchen, California Community Foundation, Pasadena Humane Society, and SoCal Fire Fund - organisations on the frontlines providing much-needed resources to our first responders and firefighters, and the people, animals and communities who need it most.” Leonardo grew up in LA, and is a co-founder of Re:wild, a charity "uniquely positioned to respond to environmental disasters and emergencies.” His announcement comes several days after he flew out of LA on a private jet. The Departed star was seen landing in Cabo San Lucas on Friday with his 27-year-old girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, prompting anger amongst fans against the so-called environmental activist. Other celebrities have also made large donations to support relief efforts. Jamie Lee Curtis and Eva Longoria have each donated $1 million (£816,000), while Beyonce has given $2.5 million (£2.04 million) to a newly launched LA Fire Relief Fund created by her charitable foundation, BeyGOOD. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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