Shawn Mendes has announced that he will be teaming up with Red Cross, to raise money AND awareness for those who were affected by the recent earthquake in Mexico.

 

The earthquake in Mexico caused over 200 deaths and hundreds are currently left with injuries and many more without homes.

 

While on tour in Mexico, Shawn witnessed the earthquake firsthand and he made the decision to get involved.

 

 

 

Shawn says, “After seeing the impact of the damage firsthand in Mexico, I wanted to find any way I could to raise funds so we reached out to the Red Cross and partnered with them to setup a way to help those affected by the earthquake.”

 

This particular campaign will raise funds CrowdRise via GoFundMe.  Along with Shawn, his team and management have already donated $100, 000 and he’s also counting on his fans to help out further.  

 

 

A few days ago, Shawn posted this message on his Instagram page, it reads, “My deepest condolences are with those affected by the earthquake in Mexico today.  Unfortunately, due to the circumstances, we will be unable to continue on with my Mexico City show scheduled for tomorrow.  My love is with all of you and I promise I will be back.”

 

 

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@shawnmendes via @redcross : On September 19, while I was in Mexico City preparing for my concert the next day, a powerful earthquake shook the city. At least 275 people have died and many more are injured and left without homes. The scale of the devastation is hard to comprehend. While I cancelled my concert out of respect and for safety, being there during this tragedy and seeing the devastation first hand made me want to do whatever I could to help those impacted by this tragedy. Your donation enables the Red Cross to provide relief and support to those affected by the earthquakes in Mexico. I am really grateful for anything you can do. With love, Shawn -(The funds raised will be going directly to disaster relief in Mexico. The American Red Cross is working directly with the Mexican Red Cross to determine the best allocation of these funds. This includes supporting requests for the deployment of staff, volunteers and supplies and any other requests as needed.) #MexicoEarthquakeRelief #ShawnMendes

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