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| Bruno Mars is using his celebrity power to give back, literally. On Saturday (August 12th), the 31-year-old Grammy-winning artist announced that he is donating $1 million from his Michigan concert to aid those affected by the Flint water crisis.
Fans of the That's What I Like singer were left stunned when he briefly
stopped his show at the Palace of Auburn Hills to announce he would be donating
all of the profits for the show to help provide aid to the victims of the Flint
water crisis.
In a speech, the 31-year-old singer encouraged the audience to stand
together and not forget those affected by the disaster.
"I'm very thankful to the Michigan audience for joining me in
supporting this cause," Mars declared gratefully.
"Ongoing challenges remain years later for Flint residents, and
it's important that we don't forget our brothers and sisters affected by this
disaster.
"As people, especially as Americans, we need to stand together to
make sure something like this never happens in any community ever again."
All the proceeds from the Detroit show will go directly to The Community
Foundation of Greater Flint to help those affected.
The charitable organisation is currently addressing a number of issues
brought on by the disaster.
It is believed the impact of the disaster will last for years. Children
who have been exposed to lead poisoning could suffer from long lasting physical
and developmental issues.
Mars is currently on
a sold out world tour in support of his latest album, 24K Magic. The artist has
performed in Europe and recently kicked off the North American leg of the tour
in Las Vegas (28Jun17). The finale of the tour will see the singer take to the
stage on 11 November at The Forum in Los Angeles |
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