Evan Spiegel and Miranda Kerr erase $550M medical debt for Californians

Snap Inc. CEO Evan Spiegel and his wife, model and entrepreneur Miranda Kerr, are being recognised for their philanthropic efforts, which include helping erase $550 million in medical debt for more than 261,000 Californians and supporting Los Angeles wildfire survivors. Spiegel, who received an honour at the 8th annual George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards in Washington, D.C., on October 13, says the recognition should also highlight the urgent need for continued assistance to families still struggling to recover from the devastating January 2025 wildfires.Evan Spiegel says LA wildfire survivors still need federal assistanceWhile expressing gratitude for the recognition, Spiegel stressed that many Los Angeles residents are still waiting for the support needed to rebuild their lives after the fires.“Angelenos are still waiting for federal assistance,” he told PEOPLE.