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Pokemonfans who have kept up to date about current world events will be glad to know that The Pokemon Company has just announced that it is making a huge donation to support the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund, in light of the recent wildfires that have been ravaging the tropical island state. With manygaming companies donating to disaster relief fundsthroughout history, it is not surprising for The Pokemon Company to do the same.
Across the years, The Pokemon Company has supported plenty of charities, likely as a way to give back to the community that has continuously patronized its products. In 2022,The Pokemon Company publicly supported Ukraine, donating a sizable amount to help the country in its efforts to maintain independence. Now, the company is probably hoping that its donation will help Hawaii fight the devastation caused by the wildfires, support rescue efforts, and provide survivors with the necessities to get through this tragic time.
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In a press release that celebrated the success of the2023 Pokemon World Championships, The Pokemon Company also shared news that it is donating $200,000 USD to the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund through its partners at GlobalGiving. Colin Palmer, Vice President of Premier Events at The Pokemon Company International stated that the donation is “immediate,” and the purpose of the donation is to help children, families, and communities that have been affected by the wildfires. What’s more, donations made by the company’s employees for wildfire relief will be matched by The Pokemon Company, possibly bringing up the total amount that will be donated.
The news of the donation seems timely, given that The Pokemon Company also revealed the location of the 2024 Pokemon World Championships in the same statement. The future event will happen in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is probably another effort by the company to support the country in terms of tourism later on. This is great news forPokemonfans who are already located in the area, giving them somethingPokemon-related to look forward to in the next year.
It is probably nice formembers of thePokemoncommunityto see that The Pokemon Company is in touch with global events, and has the heart to help out when it’s needed. ForPokemonfans interested in helping out during this devastating time, The Pokemon Company’s donation run with the Hawaii Wildfire Relief Fund are still open. Relief efforts are ongoing, and every little bit will definitely aid those affected by the wildfires.
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