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After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many famous people have stepped forward to help with rescue efforts by giving large amounts of money, planning benefit events, and spreading the word.
Famous people in the film and music fields have used their positions to help those who have been affected by the weather.
Together, they are part of a larger drive to help towns that have been damaged heal and rebuild.
This joint reaction shows how powerful Star Impact can be in dealing with large-scale social disasters and getting much-needed help to people who need it.
Keep reading to know more about it!
Kevin Costner’s Musical Contribution to Hurricane Relief Efforts
Kevin Costner, who is best known for his part in “Yellowstone,” has used songs to help people who have been affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
For the first time in over four years, Costner and his band Modern West released a song on October 11, 2024. It was called “Find Your Way.”
All the money made from the song will go to helping people who were hurt in hurricanes.
Costner talked about his deep personal link to the song, saying that music had helped him get through hard times.
He also thinks that “Find Your Way” will help people who are having a hard time, especially those who have been touched by the storms.
Costner wrote a touching Instagram post encouraging people to buy the song and saying that all the money raised would be given toHope Force International, a group helping people in areas hit by storms.
The work that Costner is doing is part of a bigger trend of celebrities helping with storm aid.
Kevin Costner’s New Song
Luke Combs and Eric Church’s Musical Contribution for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Luke CombsandEric Church, two country music stars, are also using their fame to help storm victims.
They are putting on a special show to raise money for those who have been affected by Storm Helene. The “Concert for Carolina” will take place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 26, 2024.
Combs, Church, bluegrass player Billy Strings, and singer-songwriter James Taylor will all appear.
A press release received by USA TODAY says that all the money raised from the show will be given to groups helping with rescue efforts in the Carolinas and other Southeast areas hit by the storm.
The event’s proceeds will be split halfway between Combs’ and Church’s Chief Cares Foundations. These foundations will then give the money to charities picked by the artists.
Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority are putting on the show. The show is extra important for Combs, Church, and Taylor because they are all from North Carolina.
Their musical paths were shaped by the state, and Strings has performed many times in the area, which is very important to him. Combs was thrilled and shared the news with his Instagram fans on October 7, 2024.
He wrote, “I told everyone I had something big planned for Carolina.” He also said that the event could happen on such short notice only because of a lot of planning and organization.
ESPN reporter Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley will be in charge of the show. On October 10, 2024,ticketsfor the event went on sale online.
Donationsto the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund or other similar groups can help the cause even if you can not make it to the show.
“Concert for Carolina” is expected to be a big step toward helping towns heal from the terrible effects of Hurricane Helene because it has such a great cast and a good cause.
Taylor Swift and Other Celebrities Support Hurricane Relief Efforts
Along with Kevin Costner and other artists who helped with storm aid, pop starTaylor Swiftgave$5 millionto the charity Feeding America on October 9, 2024, as storm Milton got closer to Florida.
This donation is meant to help communities that were destroyed by the storms by sending food and other supplies.
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, thanked Swift for her important support in the fight against hunger.
When Hurricane Helene hit the southern U.S. two weeks earlier, it did a lot of damage, which is why rescue efforts were stepped up even more when Hurricane Milton hit Florida. It is believed that these rains will cause billions of dollars worth of harm.
Morgan Wallen also helped by giving $500,000to the American Red Cross and taking part in a food drive in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Dolly Partonalso made news when she gave$1 million, which shows how people can be kind and help each other in times of trouble.
Celebrity Contributions to Hurricane Relief Efforts
Celebrity
Contribution
Kevin Costner
Released song “Find Your Way,” with proceeds for relief efforts
Taylor Swift
Donated $5 million to Feeding America
Dolly Parton
Contributed $1 million from personal funds and $1 million from Dollywood
Luke Combs
Organized “Concert for Carolina” to raise funds for affected areas
Eric Church
Donated publishing royalties from new song “Darkest Hour” for relief efforts
Celebrity Contributions to Hurricane Relief Efforts
Conclusion
The way that celebrities responded to the damage that Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused shows how important public figures can be in times of trouble.
Famous people like Kevin Costner, Taylor Swift, Luke Combs, and Dolly Parton have shown how their platforms can help bring people together to help those in need through music, donations, and big benefit events.
These efforts not only help right away by giving people food, housing, and materials, but they also bring attention to the long-term problems that communities are having as they try to rebuild their lives.
The fact that so many artists, actors, and other stars are helping shows how important charity is in crisis recovery.
It also shows how close many of these people are to the areas that were affected.
For example, several artists are from the Southeast or have personal ties to the areas that were hit the hardest by the storms.
In addition to the money, these acts of kindness and unity give people hope and encourage them to help in any way they can.
As the recovery efforts go on, the dedication of both famous people and regular people serves as a lesson of how important it is to work together to overcome problems and help those who are most at risk during times of disaster.
Last Updated: October 17, 2024
