Wildfires affecting Argentine Patagonia have prompted a swift response from local football, with several clubs taking on an active and supportive role in the face of the emergency. The first to launch a campaign was Rosario Central, which opened donation points to assist affected families and those fighting the fires, according to the Argentine News Agency (NA). In recent hours, more institutions have joined in. River Plate, through its foundation, launched a fundraising drive and invited members and fans to participate in the charitable initiative. During the coronavirus pandemic and the catastrophe caused by flooding in Bahía Blanca, First Division and lower league clubs coordinated relief efforts, gathering and sending food, mattresses, and essential supplies. Donation points from clubs: River Plate. Donations can be made to the River Plate Foundation and Red Solidaria campaign via this link to support and help with damage repair. All Boys. Headquarters (CABA): Mercedes 1951 – Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM / Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Mercedes locality (PBA): 314 and 314 St. and 121 St. – Every day, 24 hours. Argentinos Juniors. Polideportivo Las Malvinas: Tronador 41, CABA – Daily from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Social Foundation Headquarters: Nazca 2511, CABA – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. BichoStore: Gavilán 2187, CABA – Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Vélez Sarsfield. Headquarters: Av. Juan B. Justo 9200, CABA – Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. At the same time, Argentinos Juniors, Vélez Sarsfield, and All Boys have launched campaigns to collect material donations, with the aim of directly assisting the victims. The organizations detailed that they are receiving essential supplies such as water tanks, hoses, non-perishable food, mineral water, clothing, and other key items for both affected families and firefighters working in the area. The collective response once again reflected the social commitment of the clubs, which have historically been involved in emergency situations. This is not the first time Argentine football has united in the face of a crisis.
