Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and Bela Padilla and amongst the celebrities raising money to help fight the effects of COVID-19.
Filipino actress Bela Padilla has taken to Twitter to encourage people to donate money. As of yesterday, the Mañanita star said they have raises 3.3 million Pesos (Dhs500k).
I was just woken up by a call. Somebody donated 2 million pesos. We are now at 3.3M pesos.
— Bela Padilla (@padillabela) March 18, 2020
The actress said that she will give updates as she looks for the best deals to buy food and distribute the food soon.
Elsewhere, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have also donated $1 million (Dhs3.6 million) to foodbanks across the US and Canada.
“If you can help, visit, FeedingAmerica.org and/or FoodBanksCanada.ca,” the Deadpool actor wrote on Twitter. “COVID-19 has brutally impacted older adults and low-income families. If you can give, these orgs need our help. Take care of your bodies and hearts. Leave room for joy. Call someone who’s isolated and might need connection.”
Blake also took to social media, writing: ““Though we must be distancing ourselves to protect those who don’t have the opportunity to self-quarantine, we can stay connected. Remember the lonely and isolated.”