"True community leaders": Rams fans cheer as Cooper Kupp commits to match $1,000,000 LA wildfire donation

NFL WR Cooper Kupp has decided to lend a helping hand as Los Angeles continues to face devastating wildfires. Taking to Instagram, the Rams shared the news that Kupp, along with Coach Sean McVay and former player Andrew Whitworth, will support the cause of helping victims of the catastrophe.

The McVay and Whitworth families donated $400,000 to two organizations, the LAFD Foundation and the Pasadena Community Foundation. Inspired by this, Cooper Kupp pledged to match up to $500,000 for each organization to raise an additional $1M in relief funding.

Once the news about Cooper Kupp's good gesture went live on Instagram, the NFL fans praised the WR and the Rams for showing they truly care about their community.

"Let’s go RAMS couldn’t be more prouder of my team," wrote one fan.

"Rams are built different, on and off the field," commented another.

Meanwhile, a third fan reacted, "Making an impact...healing and restoration to LA families and communities."

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More NFL fans joined in with their appreciation.

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The Palisades Fire has burned over 23,000 acres and destroyed more than 5,000 buildings. The Eaton Fire has caused even more damage. It has burnt 15,000 acres and destroyed over 7,800 buildings.

Many families have lost their homes and landmarks like Will Rogers Western Ranch have been destroyed.

Arizona Cardinals helped relocate Cooper Kupp's team, Los Angeles Rams, for playoff game amid wildfire crisis

The Arizona Cardinals showed true sportsmanship by helping their rivals, the Los Angeles Rams, amidst the wildfires in Southern California, which made it unsafe to play in Los Angeles. The Rams’ playoff game was moved to the Cardinals’ State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill arranged two planes to fly Rams players, staff and families to Arizona.

Trucks carrying Rams equipment arrived late at night, and Cardinals staff worked past midnight to set up everything the Rams needed. They even cleared out 74 lockers to give the Rams space and adjusted the field to make it feel more like home for the visiting team.

Taking to Instagram, the Rams thanked the Cardinals and the people of Arizona on Instagram, writing:

"In times of adversity, true integrity is shown. Arizona, you were there for us when we needed it most. We are grateful to the Bidwill Family, the entire Arizona Cardinals staff, and the local community who took us in without hesitation and with gracious hospitality."

In the relocated game, the Rams won over the Vikings to enter the divisional round.