The notion that there are many famous celebrities and organizations helping during the Coronavirus pandemic is not just an inspirational one, it’s an accurate one. There are many stories of people giving significant amounts of money and support during this critical time. This is not a contest. Each and every one who gives whatever they feel they can is a winner for doing so, and we thank you. In this post I picked out 2 celebrities and 2 organizations that struck me as particularly noteworthy.
Rihanna
The very talented singer and actress has donated $5 million dollars to The Clara Lionel Foundation which she founded in 2012 to help support Coronavirus relief efforts. In addition she has donated Personal Protective Equioment (PPE) to medics in New York state. Thank you to her, and indeed, Take a Bow.
Drew Brees
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and his wife have donated $5 million dollars to the state of Louisiana to help in relief efforts to fight the Coronavirus. In a statement Brees said the following:
After “considerable research and conversations with local organizers,” this money will “be mobilizing our partnerships with Second Harvest Food Bank, Ochsner Health Systems, Walk-Ons, Jimmy Johns, Smalls Sliders and Waitr to prepare and deliver over 10,000 meals per day throughout Louisiana.”
Thanking them for their generosity. And if that wasn’t enough for you, enjoy this video and watch this incredible quarterback in action. Especially noteworthy are highlights 13,17, 18 & 19.
Anheuser-Busch
I’m usually a Scotch or wine guy, but after I saw the commercial telling me they were doing this, I almost wanted to go out and buy a beer. But since I am STAYING HOME. something we all need to do, I let the moment pass and decided to write about it instead. Anheuser-Busch is redirecting all the money it uses on advertising for sports and entertainment to its non-profit partners for the Coronavirus relief effort. In a statement, CEO Michael Doukeris said the following:
“COVID-19 has changed how we all live our lives, but it hasn’t changed Anheuser-Busch’s priorities and our commitments as an employer, a business partner and a corporate citizen. “While we can’t solve this crisis on our own, we are proud to do what we can to serve and support our communities in need and the heroes on the front lines, using our capabilities, our relationships, and our reach to do our part. We invite other companies to use their unique capabilities to join us in this effort, however they can, so that together we can make a difference.”
Thank guys. The next Bud’s for you.
The New York Giants
Disclaimer: I’m a Philadelphia Eagles fan. That being said, I just love what the New York Giants are doing. They are funding a program at the Meadowlands YMCA to provide free childcare for emergency response personnel for the next 10 weeks. Thank you New York Giants. Here’s hoping you come in a strong second in your division next year.
Again I reiterate that there are many out there who are helping and that every bit of help should be appreciated. If you have any stories you wish me to share please email me at hollandsheroes80@gmail.com.
Stay strong and stay home.
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