UNIQLO founder donates $3 million to Hurricane Lala relief in Hawaii

Aug 20, 2026

Hawaii's storm recovery gets a boost as the billionaire behind UNIQLO steps in with private money and clothing, good news for families hit by Hurricane Lala.

  • Tadashi Yanai, who runs UNIQLO parent Fast Retailing, is giving $3 million of his own money to Hawaii relief.
  • UNIQLO USA is adding up to 50,000 pieces of clothing for people in need.
  • The money goes through Aloha United Way, the Hawaii Community Foundation, Global Empowerment Mission, and the Hawaiian Council.
  • Yanai called Hawaii a personal special place and thanked the people leading the response.
  • The islands are bracing for more bad weather even as cleanup starts.

Outlook: The company says it will keep backing Hawaii as communities rebuild, with more storms possibly slowing the recovery.

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