American actor, producer and screenwriter Steve Karel sends free graduation students affected by catastrophic fires in Los Angeles.

The protagonist of the comic series “Office” announced in a video shared on Instagram that he is working with the Alice’s Kids charity to take on the cost of dancing, six high schools in the Pasandina area.

“If you have already paid your dance tickets, the money will be refunded you,” Karel said characteristically.

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From the fiery nightmare that started in early January in Los Angelesmore than 29 people died in Pacific Palisades and in the Altadena area north of Pasandina, while over 16,000 houses were burned with businesses, classrooms and other facilities. The star’s initiative is an important aid for students who have suffered from the consequences of the fires, offering them an opportunity to celebrate their graduation.

The charity will donate about $ 175,000 to cover the cost of tickets for more than 800 students. Tickets range from $ 100 to $ 150 each, the AP reports.

“The graduation dance must be a celebration. That’s why we wanted to help make the big night a little easier for graduates whose lives were overthrown by fires »said Ron Fitzimons, an executive director of “Alice’s Kids” in a statement. “We hope that this will allow students to relax and have fun after such a difficult time.”

This is not the first time that Karel has shown his sensitivity to social issues. Last week, she also participated in the Hockey Tournament “Skate for La Strong”, with star participation, to raise money to relieve fires.

In closing, the video the actor said: “Have fun, enjoy the dance. And remember, that’s Steve Carel. “