RAMS
The Rams are "attempting to honor people involved in last week's dual tragedies" near their Thousand Oaks HQ, as the team has "donated approximately 3,500 tickets to first responders and victims, both of the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks and of fires that have ravaged" the area, according to Rich Hammond of the ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER. Rams execs on Thursday talked about Monday's Chiefs-Rams game being held in L.A. as "being a way both to pay tribute and celebrate people." Rams VP/Community Affairs & Engagement Molly Higgins said, "As an organization, we always try to lead with our hearts and try to provide support where needed." Hammond noted the Rams on Wednesday took part in a telethon that raised about $1.2M for fire-relief efforts, and they are "still in the process of distributing tickets to law-enforcement agencies, fire departments, schools, the American Red Cross and other outlets impacted by the tragedies." Higgins said that she has "daily conversations with the American Red Cross and other organizations, in order to get updates on how the team can most effectively provide support." Hammond noted Rams players have also been "encouraged to do outreach." OT Andrew Whitworth "donated his most recent game-week check to a fund for the shooting victims," and P Johnny Hekker last week "visited with first responders" (OCREGISTER.com, 11/15).
