As an Inseparable Unit Fundraiser Raises More Than $14 Million For Typhoon Survivors
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A-rundown big names turned out by the thousand on Monday night to participate in the Hand in Hand typhoon help advantage, which raised more than $14.5 million for the casualties of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Amid the pledge drive, Stephen Colbert declared that Apple was giving $5 million and Jimmy Fallon included that Albertsons Cos. also, Merck each gave $1 million.
NBA star Chris Paul likewise said that the NBA Players Association, which gave $500,000, would coordinate any expert ball player's gift up to $20,000.
Photograph: Justin Timberlake goes to Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief at Universal Studios AMC on Sept. 12, 2017 in Universal City, Calif.Kevin Mazur/Hand in Hand/Getty Images
Justin Timberlake goes to Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief at Universal Studios AMC on Sept. 12, 2017 in Universal City, Calif.
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"We meet up today to love on individuals that have been crushed by the tropical storms," Stevie Wonder, who sang "Incline toward Me," said toward the begin of the fundraiser. "At the point when cherish goes enthusiastically, it inclinations no shade of skin, no ethnicity, no religious convictions, no sexual inclinations, and no political influences. It simply cherishes."
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Photograph: Sean Diddy Combs and Kerry Washington go to Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief at Universal Studios AMC on Sept. 12, 2017 in Universal City, Calif.Kevin Mazur/Hand in Hand/Getty Images
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Kerry Washington go to Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief at Universal Studios AMC on Sept. 12, 2017 in Universal City, Calif.
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During the time long advantage, which was communicated on four systems, including ABC, superstars focused on the significance of solidarity. In any case, the current politic atmosphere was referenced at a few focuses. In video addresses, Drake conceded that that news cycle as of late has been "amazingly overpowering," while Beyonce noticed that, "it's difficult to watch the news without seeing viciousness or prejudice in this nation."
"Exactly when you figure it couldn't in any way, shape or form deteriorate, catastrophic events take valuable life, do huge harm, and everlastingly change lives, abandoning sullied water, overflowed healing centers, schools, and nursing homes and innumerable families are presently destitute," she proceeded. "Catastrophic events don't separate. They don't check whether you're a worker, dark or white, Hispanic or Asian, Jewish or Muslim, rich or poor. It doesn't make a difference in case you're from [Houston neighborhoods] Third Ward or River Oaks, we're all in this together."
Photograph: Usher and Blake Shelton perform in front of an audience amid Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief at the Grand Ole Opry House on Sept. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.John Shearer/Hand in Hand/Getty Images
Usher and Blake Shelton perform in front of an audience amid Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief at the Grand Ole Opry House on Sept. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
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Beyonce, a Houston local, additionally addressed environmental change, bringing up other cataclysmic events that have occurred far and wide in the previous couple of weeks, incorporating flooding in India and a seismic tremor in Mexico. Ponder likewise talked about the issue, and had brutal words for environmental change deniers.
"Any individual who trusts that there is no such thing as a dangerous atmospheric devation must be visually impaired or unintelligent," he said.
The fundraiser was likewise punctuated by stars including Kerry Washington, Sean "Diddy" Combs; Oprah Winfrey and Cher; and Justin Timberlake recounting stories of the individuals who were straightforwardly affected by the sea tempests, and additionally exhibitions in areas around the nation. In Nashville, Usher and Blake Shelton sang "Remain By Me," while George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett sang "Texas" and "I Believe" from San Antonio. Different exhibitions included Luis Fonsi and Tori Kelly singing "Glory be," Brad Paisley, Demi Lovato, Darius Rucker, Cece Winans performing "With a Little Help from My Friends," and Dave Matthews singing "Kindness."
"This is the thing that we can give individuals with our gifts today. We can't bring back what they lost, yet we can enable them to know where to make the following stride and give some strong balance to them to put their next foot. A way to solidness. To a place where they can modify," Matthew McConaughey told watchers. "This is the thing that they need and this is the thing that we can give them."
Additionally noting telephones amid the pledge drive: Justin Bieber, George Clooney, Julianne Moore, Bruce Willis, Sofia Vergara, Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, among others. Billy Crystal shut the fundraiser saying thanks to everybody at all the call focuses, and reminding individuals that the telephone lines and gift focuses will be open throughout the night. He finished up, "This is the thing that America is truly about."
Lighthearted element USA, the not-for-profit behind Idol Gives Back, will deal with the gifts and disperse them to associations including the Rebuild Texas Fund, Feeding Texas, Habitat for Humanity, United Way of Greater Houston.
Initially, the Hand in Hand fundraiser was intended to profit the casualties of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, it was later extended to incorporate those influenced by Irma, which hit the southeast, too. It has been assessed that the tempests caused between $150 billion and $290 billion in harm to Texas and Florida.
No less than 70 individuals passed on amid Hurricane Harvey, and 12 passings have been accounted for in the U.S. from Hurricane Irma.
A-rundown big names turned out by the thousand on Monday night to participate in the Hand in Hand typhoon help advantage, which raised more than $14.5 million for the casualties of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Amid the pledge drive, Stephen Colbert declared that Apple was giving $5 million and Jimmy Fallon included that Albertsons Cos. also, Merck each gave $1 million.
NBA star Chris Paul likewise said that the NBA Players Association, which gave $500,000, would coordinate any expert ball player's gift up to $20,000.
Photograph: Justin Timberlake goes to Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief at Universal Studios AMC on Sept. 12, 2017 in Universal City, Calif.Kevin Mazur/Hand in Hand/Getty Images
Justin Timberlake goes to Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief at Universal Studios AMC on Sept. 12, 2017 in Universal City, Calif.
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"We meet up today to love on individuals that have been crushed by the tropical storms," Stevie Wonder, who sang "Incline toward Me," said toward the begin of the fundraiser. "At the point when cherish goes enthusiastically, it inclinations no shade of skin, no ethnicity, no religious convictions, no sexual inclinations, and no political influences. It simply cherishes."
As one: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief: What to anticipate from the fundraiser for survivors of Harvey and Irma
Storms Harvey and Irma may have caused up to $200 billion in harm, similar to Katrina
Photograph: Sean Diddy Combs and Kerry Washington go to Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief at Universal Studios AMC on Sept. 12, 2017 in Universal City, Calif.Kevin Mazur/Hand in Hand/Getty Images
Sean "Diddy" Combs and Kerry Washington go to Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief at Universal Studios AMC on Sept. 12, 2017 in Universal City, Calif.
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During the time long advantage, which was communicated on four systems, including ABC, superstars focused on the significance of solidarity. In any case, the current politic atmosphere was referenced at a few focuses. In video addresses, Drake conceded that that news cycle as of late has been "amazingly overpowering," while Beyonce noticed that, "it's difficult to watch the news without seeing viciousness or prejudice in this nation."
"Exactly when you figure it couldn't in any way, shape or form deteriorate, catastrophic events take valuable life, do huge harm, and everlastingly change lives, abandoning sullied water, overflowed healing centers, schools, and nursing homes and innumerable families are presently destitute," she proceeded. "Catastrophic events don't separate. They don't check whether you're a worker, dark or white, Hispanic or Asian, Jewish or Muslim, rich or poor. It doesn't make a difference in case you're from [Houston neighborhoods] Third Ward or River Oaks, we're all in this together."
Photograph: Usher and Blake Shelton perform in front of an audience amid Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief at the Grand Ole Opry House on Sept. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.John Shearer/Hand in Hand/Getty Images
Usher and Blake Shelton perform in front of an audience amid Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief at the Grand Ole Opry House on Sept. 12, 2017 in Nashville, Tenn.
more +
Beyonce, a Houston local, additionally addressed environmental change, bringing up other cataclysmic events that have occurred far and wide in the previous couple of weeks, incorporating flooding in India and a seismic tremor in Mexico. Ponder likewise talked about the issue, and had brutal words for environmental change deniers.
"Any individual who trusts that there is no such thing as a dangerous atmospheric devation must be visually impaired or unintelligent," he said.
The fundraiser was likewise punctuated by stars including Kerry Washington, Sean "Diddy" Combs; Oprah Winfrey and Cher; and Justin Timberlake recounting stories of the individuals who were straightforwardly affected by the sea tempests, and additionally exhibitions in areas around the nation. In Nashville, Usher and Blake Shelton sang "Remain By Me," while George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett sang "Texas" and "I Believe" from San Antonio. Different exhibitions included Luis Fonsi and Tori Kelly singing "Glory be," Brad Paisley, Demi Lovato, Darius Rucker, Cece Winans performing "With a Little Help from My Friends," and Dave Matthews singing "Kindness."
"This is the thing that we can give individuals with our gifts today. We can't bring back what they lost, yet we can enable them to know where to make the following stride and give some strong balance to them to put their next foot. A way to solidness. To a place where they can modify," Matthew McConaughey told watchers. "This is the thing that they need and this is the thing that we can give them."
Additionally noting telephones amid the pledge drive: Justin Bieber, George Clooney, Julianne Moore, Bruce Willis, Sofia Vergara, Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, among others. Billy Crystal shut the fundraiser saying thanks to everybody at all the call focuses, and reminding individuals that the telephone lines and gift focuses will be open throughout the night. He finished up, "This is the thing that America is truly about."
Lighthearted element USA, the not-for-profit behind Idol Gives Back, will deal with the gifts and disperse them to associations including the Rebuild Texas Fund, Feeding Texas, Habitat for Humanity, United Way of Greater Houston.
Initially, the Hand in Hand fundraiser was intended to profit the casualties of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, it was later extended to incorporate those influenced by Irma, which hit the southeast, too. It has been assessed that the tempests caused between $150 billion and $290 billion in harm to Texas and Florida.
No less than 70 individuals passed on amid Hurricane Harvey, and 12 passings have been accounted for in the U.S. from Hurricane Irma.
As an Inseparable Unit Fundraiser Raises More Than $14 Million For Typhoon Survivors
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