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The relief effort was in coordination with Wild Turkey, a bourbon company where McConaughey serves as the creative director.

The liquor company announced a $50,000 donation to Operation BBQ Relief.

Professional wrestler and actor John Cena also made a $500,000 donation to the California Fire Fund and the Los Angeles Fire Foundation to help first responders battling wildfires in California.

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