UNIQLO founder donates $3 million to Hurricane Lala relief

Aug 20, 2026

Hawaii's storm recovery is getting a major private boost, good news for families hit hardest by Hurricane Lala.

  • Tadashi Yanai, who runs UNIQLO's parent company 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 Hawaiian Council.
  • Yanai called Hawaii a personally special place and thanked the people leading the response.
  • The company says it will keep helping as the islands rebuild, with more bad weather still on the way.

Outlook: Relief cash and supplies should reach affected communities quickly, but recovery will stretch on as more storms threaten the islands.

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