Matthew McConaughey & Son Levi Team Up to Launch Maui Fundraiser

Matthew McConaughey and his son Levi are helping those impacted by the deadly wildfires in Maui.

On Tuesday (August 15), the 53-year-old Oscar-winning actor and his 15-year-old son have teamed up in effort to raise money for those affected by the wildfires.

“We know that you probably already know about all the devastation on the island of Maui. The fires over there have put so many people out of home and have taken so many lives,” Matthew says in a video shared on Instagram. “These people need to stabilize to survive.”

Through their just keep livin foundation and Baby2Baby, Matthew and wife Camila Alves-McConaughey along with Levi have set up the fundraiser to focus on the needs of children amid the disaster.

“Camila, myself and Levi are working with this organization called Baby2Baby. They are working with partners that are on the ground in Maui saying, ‘This is what people need right now. This is what the most needy people need,’” Matthew continued. “That’s Aloha Diaper Bank, Hawaii Diaper Bank, Maui Food Bank, Pacific Birth Collective and Maui Rapid Response.”

He added, “These are people, organizations, on the ground in Maui saying, ‘This is what is needed right now.’ So if you’d like to help, check out Baby2Baby, see the work they’re doing. Or any other way you can help. There’s a lot of help that’s needed.”

At the end of the video, Levi added, “They’re going to need it for the long-term, so any way you guys can help, it’s appreciated. Thanks, guys.”

Matthew and Levi‘s fundraiser comes after Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced a massive donation to aid efforts following the wildfires in Maui.