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Ricky Martin Lends a Helping Hand for Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico
The iconic singer is working on the ground in his native Puerto Rico to support disaster relief efforts.
After appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to ask the public to deliver aid to Puerto Rico, Ricky Martin has landed in his homeland Monday, a day before President Donald Trump. The musician arrived with other celebrities, Luis Fonsi, Emilio, Chayanne, and Gloria Estefan, who were pictured loading water and supplies onto trucks upon arrival. Many Puerto Ricans still lack access to power, water, and food.
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Martin, who reported on Ellen that his brother and father have been on the island throughout Hurricanes Maria and Irma, visited Loiza, a famed beach town in the midst of a crisis. Reports from the small town say it is dire need of food, medicine, water, and means of communication. With many elderly people, pregnant women, and children seeking medical assistance from overwhelmed and understaffed hospitals, volunteers are needed to help vulnerable patients fight off dehydration, infectious diseases, and malnutrition.
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Martin is continuing to raise funds for hurricane relief.
\u201cPlease do not forget about #PuertoRico. We need your help to rebuild. Go to \nhttps://t.co/KxHupLM20u and please RETWEET\u201d— Ricky Martin (@Ricky Martin) 1506942254
Ariel is a slam poet turned screenwriter. Born with her heart bleeding down her sleeve, she makes the personal professional, especially in her TED Talk, “Losing My Artistic License.” See more on arielsobel.com.
Ariel is a slam poet turned screenwriter. Born with her heart bleeding down her sleeve, she makes the personal professional, especially in her TED Talk, “Losing My Artistic License.” See more on arielsobel.com.
