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