The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour focused on uplifting areas that were devastated by the local wildfires, and the team has continued their efforts into the regular season.
Last week, Jack Dreyer represented the Dodgers in a visit to Nora Sterry Elementary, which is open to not only their normal students but also those from Marquez Charter Elementary School, which burned down during the Pacific Palisades wildfire.
Dreyer read to the students and participated in interactive playground activities. He of course also showed off his ability to solve a Rubik’s Cube, and did so without looking.
“It was a great experience,” Dreyer said. “The kids were excellent at interacting with me, and I had a great time. I actually did get a little bit nervous right before we started, but the kids made it a very fun experience. We had a great time together.”
Dodgers vice president of government and community affairs Kristin McCowan was on had as well, in addition to leadership from the Los Angeles Unified School District.
During the 2025 Dodgers Love L.A. Community Tour, McCowan told DodgerBlue.com the organization was going to continue efforts beyond that week to support those impacted by the Southern California wildfires.
Not only has that been carried out by the organization, but players on an individual basis as well. Mookie Betts donated $30,000 worth of shoes and other apparel through his 50/50 Foundation.
More recently, Will Smith and Walker Buehler teamed up to auction the final out ball from the 2024 World Series. It sold for $414,000, with all proceeds going to relief efforts for victims of the Los Angeles fires.
The auction was a partnership between the Catching Hope Foundation, established by Will and Cara Smith, and the Buehler Family Foundation, which was created by Walker and McKenzie Buehler.
Mark Walter and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation also are donating up to $100 million to LA Rises.
Jack Dreyer felt connection during Dodgers visit
That Dreyer had the opportunity to lead the Dodgers in their trip to Nora Sterry Elementary resonated with him on an emotional level.
“Obviously, everything that’s been going on in the city of L.A. has been so horrible. Anything the Dodgers can do and that I can do personally to help give back to the community is special,” Dreyer said.
“I know how much it means to these kids. I can see it on their faces. I remember how much when I was a kid it would’ve meant to me, so I’m just happy to get to participate with them and share this day with them.”
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