International superstar YOSHIKI and his Yoshiki Foundation America donated to multiple charitable organizations to provide $500,000 in disaster relief to the areas devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires.
Charitable organizations receiving donations include MusiCares® , World Central Kitchen, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, American Red Cross, Motion Picture & Television Fund, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and Entertainment Community Fund.
The acclaimed musician, fashion designer, and filmmaker made these donations through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America, furthering YOSHIKI’s longstanding commitment to providing aid to communities in crisis.
YOSHIKI, who has been based in Los Angeles for nearly 30 years, said:
I canceled all of my appearances overseas because I want to be here in LA to support my friends and community. I have lived in Los Angeles for almost 30 years, and it breaks my heart and gives me severe depression to see the city burning like this. I was hearing sirens and helicopters flying over, all day and night. I was also forced to evacuate, but thankfully my place did not burn, although many friends have lost everything. It’s hard to comprehend what was going on here. I’m deeply affected by this tragedy, and I’m praying for all those who have suffered from this tragedy. As I’ve been saying over the years, ‘Helping people helps yourself as well.’ I will keep supporting.
YOSHIKI‘s donations are extremely significant as they result in his fanbase also joining in supporting the same causes. For example, his recent donation to the victims of the Ukraine-Russia war was exponentially increased (50x) by inspiring his fans to donate as well. This resulted in his raising over 10 million USD.
