The devastation that Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma brought about has many people looking for ways to help. The Red Cross and other agencies have received an unbelievable amount of donations, but there will be an ongoing need for those who were hit hard by the natural disasters.
On Tuesday, September 12, there will be a television special that will help raise money for those in need. "Hand In Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief" will air at 9/8c on all of the major networks, as well as some cable networks including MTV, Bravo, HBO, BET, and CMT.
As if that's not enough, the telethon will also be streaming on some social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Proceeds benefiting various charities
100% of the money raised during the telethon will help the hurricane victims. The money will go to a variety of different charities, including the United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Save the Children, Feeding Texas, Direct Relief, and the Rebuild Texas Fund.
The telethon will have a number of celebrities on hand to answer the phone calls that are coming in for donations. There will be several live performances during the telethon, as well as a "grand finale" with George Straight and some special guests performing at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, TX.
Celebrities involved
"Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief" will air live from Universal Studios in Los Angles, the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and Times Square in New York City. Country music super-star and "The Voice" coach Blake Shelton will be co-hosting the Nashville segment of the show.
The list of celebrities involved with this benefit is astounding, and more keep getting added to the list.
Just today it was announced that Tim McGraw and Faith Hill would perform during the hour long fundraiser.
Participants for the telethon include Justin Timberlake, Ellen DeGeneres, Will Smith, Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Matthew McConaughey, Tracy Morgan, Robert De Niro, Sofia Vergara, Gwen Stefani, PK Subban, Kate Hudson, Dwayne Johnson, Jamie Foxx, Tom Hanks, and many more.
There is the perfect mix of musicians, actors, and athletes all taking part in the "Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief" fundraiser. With the star power present at this benefit, there is sure to be a lot of money raised.
For those who would like to donate without waiting for the telethon, there is an online donation option on the website handinhand2017.com.
