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Rap Artist Ludacris Supports Relief
Efforts to Victims of Typhoon Haiyan Through The mGive
Foundation
November 25, 2013 - American
entertainer, rapper and actor
Chris Ludacris Bridges today responded to U.S. Secretary of
State John Kerry's call to help provide relief to survivors
of Super Typhoon Haiyan. Ludacris has joined with Diane
Jenkins of Drink Neuro to donate $100,000 to The mGive
Foundation, for the benefit of the UN World Food Programme's
emergency food relief for
hungry Filipinos.
Ludacris is also calling on Americans to make
a quick text contribution to help the survivors of the
largest storm to ever make landfall. Texting the word AID to 80108to
make a $10 donation to The mGive Foundation's Philippines
Typhoon Disaster Relief Fund will provide recovery services
to those hardest hit. Reply 'Yes'
when prompted and the donation will be in route.
"During disasters, we see all Americans'
statesmen, entertainers, business people, teachers, factory
workers pull together to help the survivors," said Jenifer
Snyder, executive director of The mGive Foundation. "Ludacris
is leading by example with his $100,000 contribution anda ny
U.S. cell phone user can join his philanthropic spirit with
a simple $10 text donation that will provide essential
assistance to help the Philippine people recover from this
tragedy."
Said Ludacris, "The world is made up of many
voices but we are one community. By making a text donation,
we are a community of action helping our fellow world
citizens in their time of need. Suffering knows no
borders. Our charity and compassion can stretch across the
sea. It's simple, you use your cell phone every day. If you
can, use it today to make a $10 donation to help the people
of the Philippines now when they need it most."
The mGive Foundation will distribute the
funds raised by the text campaign to five thoroughly vetted
nonprofits, including the UN World Food Programme in
partnership with World Food Program USA, who have already
dispatched food to three million people in the Philippines.
The mGive Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that
certifies qualifying nonprofit organizations to use the
mobile giving channel and receive text donations.
"Text donations are an easy, safe and sure
way to get help directly to those in need," said Ludacris.
"Through our personal conversations with The mGive
Foundation and the WFP teams, Drink Neuro and I know that
all donations will go directly to those affected by this
typhoon."
Current news reports confirm the death toll
from Typhoon Haiyan has risen above 5,200 people, with
another 1,600 still missing. Haiyan caused an estimated $15
billion in economic costs, left hundreds of thousands
homeless and leveled communities beyond recognition. UN
officials stated yesterday they are most worried about the
1.5 million children at risk of acute malnutrition and close
to 800,000 nursing mothers that need nutritional help. While
many funds have been raised, relief officials say
it's not enough.
?All donations make a real difference in the
lives of so many people affected by this terrible disaster,?
said Rick Leach, President and CEO of World Food Program
USA.
"Typhoon Haiyan has hurt so many people. If
we can give what we are able to help the families who have
been devastated by this tragedy, we can all make a
difference," said Ludacris. "You don't need to be an
entertainer to help. You just need a mobile phone. Please
text AID to 80108 to
make your $10 donation to help our neighbors across the sea
get back on their feet."
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$10.00 donation to The mGive Foundation's Philippines
Typhoon Disaster Relief Fund. Charges will appear on your
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80108 to STOP.
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80108 for HELP.
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