Watch the "Maui Strong" special event live on GMA Thursday

"Good Morning America" announced "Maui Strong," a special initiative spotlighting the Maui community with a call to action to raise funds for their recovery efforts following the recent deadly wildfires. "GMA" will be dedicating the second hour of its Thursday, Aug. 17, broadcast to showcasing the stories of Maui neighbors helping neighbors in the wake of the tragedy while also directing viewers to local and national resources and organizations providing relief and support to thousands of people in need on the ground. Be sure to watch on the ABC app from your smartphone and tablet (iOS and Android), computer on ABC.com and connected devices (Roku, AppleTV and Amazon Fire TV). 

"GMA" weekend co-anchors Whit Johnson and Gio Benitez, as well as ABC News technology and consumer correspondent Becky Worley, will continue reporting remotely from Maui for "GMA"'s live broadcast event. Emmy® Award-winning "GMA," featuring the anchor team of Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Michael Strahan and chief meteorologist Ginger Zee, airs live Monday-Friday (7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT) on ABC. Simone Swink is the executive producer.