In celebration of his 36th birthday, Steve Aoki has pledged to match up to $36,000 in donations to the non-profit organization Music for Relief to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan Relief. Why $36,000? $1,000 for each year he’s been alive. Those who want to help can start their own fundraising page on Crowdrise. The person who raises the most for the relief efforts by December 20th will win an all-expense paid trip to see Steve on New Year’s Eve for his performance in Cancun, México. The promoter for the show, Alive Entertainment, is also donating an additional $10,000 to the cause. Alive Entertainment is a leading electronic dance music promoter in Mexico and also Disco Donnie Presents partner in the region. That means that with your help, up to $82,000 (Steve’s match of $72,000 + $10,000) will go to the Philippines to provide urgent medical treatment, medicine, and supplies to the survivors of the typhoon.
Typhoon Haiyan was the strongest storm to make landfall in recorded history. The Philippines have been struck with widespread flooding and destruction and more than 9.5 million people have been affected in the nine regions across the country. Anyone can donate to the cause and no donation is too small. Every dollar will be matched by Steve and the funds will help International Medical Corps provide life-saving medical treatment on the ground with an emphasis on water, sanitation and disease prevention efforts.
