Pittsburg football fundraises for Maui wildfire victims

Pittsburg football donated a portion of proceeds generated by weekend car show/scrimmage

Pittsburg High School held an orange and black preseason scrimmage to benefit those affected by the Maui wildfires.

A portion of the proceeds from the inaugural Pitt football car show and scrimmage were donated to the Hawaii Community Maui Relief Foundation to help families on the Hawaiian island, according to the team.

“After seeing the devastation caused by the Maui wildfires, I decided to take a portion of the proceeds from our fundraiser and send a cash donation to the Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund,” Pitt coach Charlie Ramirez told the Bay Area News Group via text message on Monday morning.

“Members of our staff have built a great relationship with the Hawaiian high school football community over the last few years,” Ramirez continued. “In addition, assistant head coach Isamu Falevai is from Laie, Oahu, and has family in Maui.” Not to mention the fact that we have a sizable population of Polynesian students at PHS and in the football program who have family on the islands.”

Because the Pittsburg community has always supported the football community, it made perfect sense for us to use our event to help the people affected by the recent tragedies in Maui. We will make another contribution from the proceeds of our Jamboree on Friday night. “As a result, we encourage everyone to come not only see great Bay Area high school football, but also to support the people of Maui.”

“What a great turnout for the inaugural Pitt Football Car Show Fundraiser/Orange & Black Scrimmage,” the team said on Facebook.

“Thank you to all of the parent volunteers, student-athletes, coaching staff, Pitt Crew Volunteers, Contra Costa Football Officials, Luxurious Lowrider (Luxurious Contra Costa Lowriders), and Roberto Landa for your assistance in making this event a success.”

The number of confirmed wildfire deaths stood at 96 as of Sunday evening, but that figure is expected to rise.

According to Jeff Hickman, director of public affairs for the Hawaii Department of Defense, the Hawaii National Guard is assisting Maui County with the search and rescue operation with over 110 personnel.

The wildfires were spread by strong winds caused by Hurricane Dora.