NAMM Foundation Seeds $50,000 for LA Wildfire Relief Fund, Calls for Additional Support
The NAMM Foundation has established a $50,000 wildfire relief fund to support those affected by the LA Wildfires, while confirming the NAMM Show 2025 will proceed as scheduled from January 21-25.
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The show location in Anaheim, situated 60 miles southeast of the wildfires, remains unaffected. Both LAX and Orange County airports continue normal operations, with organizers monitoring the situation closely.
The newly created 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund will provide needs-based assistance to:
- NAMM members
- Employees of NAMM member companies
- Music education programs
- Music makers affected by the January 2025 fires
"We know the road to recovery will be long for the communities affected. NAMM and The NAMM Foundation are committed to supporting the needs of our members and partners in LA through this unprecedented tragedy," states NAMM CEO John Mlynczak.
Current wildfire status:
- 24 confirmed casualties reported by LA County Sheriff Roberta Luna
- Over 40,000 acres destroyed
- Palisades Fire only 13% contained
- Santa Ana winds expected to continue for three days
The NAMM Foundation is currently assessing needs and will soon provide details about fund distribution and application processes. Additional contributions to the relief fund are being accepted.
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