LPGA partners with several U.S. organizations to help victims of LA wildfires

The LPGA Tour has partnered with several US organizations to help those affected by the catastrophic LA wildfires. The Tour is going to run a nationwide essential supply drive that will run from Tuesday, January 14, to Friday, January 17, 2024.

The Tour shared a post on Instagram listing several drop-off locations hosted by women's sports organizations where people can donate "new and unused items." In addition, the LPGA has also given a shipping address. The caption states that additional locations will also be added:

"Join us as we team up for LA. The devastating fires in Los Angeles have displaced and left many without homes or basic necessities. For women and young girls, this includes losing access to essential personal care items.

We’re partnering with the women’s sports community to launch a nationwide essentials drive to provide products to shelters and organizations helping those in need. Our HQ in Daytona Beach is one of many locations you can bring items to through this Friday."

The Tour mentioned the items it was looking for including but not restricted to toiletries, contact solutions, razors, N95 masks, reading glasses, tote bags, cosmetics, multi-purpose wipes, feminine hygiene products, and hair ties. Management firm Always Alpha will distribute these items directly to those in need in the Greater Los Angeles community.

According to reports, the death toll has reached 24 as the wildfires continue to rage for almost a week now. Multiple evacuations are underway with several people losing their homes to the disastrous fires. Several relief efforts are being conducted nationwide and now LPGA has participated in the cause.

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LPGA legend Amy Alcott evacuates her home amid the LA wildfires

Amy Alcott (Source: Getty)

LPGA legend Amy Alcott has lived near Palisades all her life. However, she and her two dogs had to evacuate to her second home in Mission Hills Country Club in the midst of the LA fires. Before leaving her Santa Monica Canyon home, she packed a small, old plaid golf bag filled with golf clubs her dad had made with duct tape on the grips from her trophy room. She had gathered important documents, some photographs, and a final glimpse of her trophy room, accepting the fact that all her career achievements could be burned down in the tragedy. She explained how her drive away from her home was (via Golf Week):

"I turned on the radio in the car and there’s Elton John, singing that song ‘I’m Still Standing’ and I thought, I hope so.”

Alcott however, did not pack any clothes.