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Updated April 2nd, 2020 at 12:17 IST

Rihanna and other celebrities who've made donations during the coronavirus outbreak

Rihanna, Shawn Mendes, Kylie Jenner & many other Hollywood celebrities are giving huge donations to provide financial assistance during the coronavirus crisis.

Reported by: Vageesha Taluja
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Celebrities across the world have been stepping up to do their part post the coronavirus outbreak. They have been spreading awareness and asserting people to wash hands properly, sanitize them and stay at home. Besides, they are providing financial assistance by donating money to numerable organisations and charities.

Amid the pandemic, Hollywood celebrities like Rihanna, Blake Lively, and Kylie Jenner are giving money to food banks and organisations. Moreover, John Legend and Chris Martin, among others, are putting interesting at-home performances for their self-isolating fans to view them live. Therefore, we have mentioned celebrities who have made donations.

Hollywood celebrities who have made huge donations during Coronavirus outbreak

1. Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner donated $1 million to Coronavirus relief organisation. According to reports, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star provided financial assistance to fight the novel coronavirus and her doctor shared the news on Instagram. She wrote that Jenner helped them purchase innumerable masks, face shields and other protective gear, which will be delivered to the first responders.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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2. Shawn Mendes

Pop star Shawn Mendes donated $175000 to the SickKids Foundation in Toronto to combat the coronavirus. According to reports, he made an announcement regarding the same and said that through Shawn Mendes Foundation, they have been working to provide support in the urgent screening and prevention of COVID-19 for patients and the community. He also said that they will be directing all his foundation’s donations to go towards SickKids. 

3. Rihanna

Jay-Z and Rihanna have combined their efforts for a special cause. The Shawn Carter Foundation and Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation will donate $1 million each to combat the novel coronavirus. According to reports, they will be supporting undocumented workers, the elderly and the homeless population, among others, in Los Angeles and New York City, by providing $2 million.

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Published April 2nd, 2020 at 12:17 IST

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