The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) presents a new display that embodies the spirit of Oakland Strong. Three pairs of sneakers worn by NBA All Star and Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry--on loan from an anonymous collector--are now on view in OMCA's Great Hall. Two of the three custom, one-of-a-kind shoes pay respect to the victims of the Ghost Ship warehouse fire in December of 2016, raising a total of $45,201 for the Oakland Fire Relief fund established through YouCaring.com by the Oakland Athletics. The shoes were purchased through an auction on eBay.
According to a statement from the Golden State Warriors, on January 12, representatives from the Golden State Warriors, Oakland Athletics, and Oakland Raiders presented a check for $750,000 to representatives from the American Red Cross and the City of Oakland, who accepted on behalf of the victims and their families, to help assist with relief efforts from the Ghost Shop warehouse fire.