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Matthew McConaughey and teen son Levi make emotional appearance for incredible act of generosity

The McConaugheys are the latest celebrities to contribute towards the care for communities in Maui


Matthew McConaughey attends 'Der Mandant' (The Lincoln Lawyer) - Berlin photocall at Hotel de Rome on April 6, 2011 in Berlin, Germany
Ahad Sanwari
Ahad Sanwari - New York
Senior WriterNew York
On 15 August 2023
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The devastation caused by the wildfires in the Hawaiian island of Maui continues, with nearly 100 people dead and over 1000 missing as efforts .

As such, several A-list celebrities have come together to support the island state in its time of need, pledging generous donations and sharing messages asking their millions of fans to donate and support the people of Hawaii.

Matthew McConaughey is the latest in the line of such celebrities, with the actor and activist, 53, sharing a new video clip on Instagram while joined by none other than his son Levi.

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The caption for the post revealed that the family would be funding an emergency aid plane filled with supplies for the residents of Maui, as it reads: "McConaughey's are funding an emergency aid plane with @Baby2Baby that is filled with hundreds of thousands more emergency supplies that will have an immediate impact on children and families on Maui.

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It continued: "Grateful we can help get these critical supplies to children and families who need it. If you would like to support relief efforts, please visit @baby2baby."

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In the video, Matthew stated: "The fires over there have put so many people out of home and have taken so many lives. These people need to stabilize to stay alive. 

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"Camila, myself, and Levi are working with this organization called Baby2Baby. They are working with partners that are on the ground in Maui right now saying, 'This is what people need right now. This is what the most needy people need.'"

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Matthew, Camila, and Levi announced they were working with Baby2Baby to help the residents of Maui

Levi, 15, chimed in: "Yeah, they're going to need it for the long-term, so any way you guys can help, it's appreciated."

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Matthew and wife Camila Alves McConaughey, 40, who have been married since 2012, share children Levi, Vida, 13, and Livingston, 10.

Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey smiling for a photo on a red carpet© Getty Images
The couple are parents to kids Levi, Vida, and Livingston

Fans left comments which read: "Dude just run for president already," and: "Huge Mahalo to Mathew, Levi and Baby2Baby – we appreciate all the support we've been receiving as a boots on the ground organization," as well as: "Thank you for those much needed supplies and also for bringing awareness on what's going on here. The community needs help."

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The town of Lāhainā has been the most affected by the wildfires, with a majority of the lives lost from the region. Damage caused by the wildfires are estimated at $6 billion, and while an exact cause is yet to be determined, the fires have been profilerated by the dry, gusty conditions created by high-pressure areas north of the island state combined with the effects of Hurricane Dora.

Lahaina, Maui, Thursday, August 11, 2023 - Buildings still smolder days after a wildfire gutted downtown Lahaina© Getty Images
A view of Maui and the effects of the devastating wildfires

If you would like to donate or support those affected by the wildfires in Maui, here are some links you can explore to send monetary support, food, clothing, and more

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