Hollywood gears up to India's aid: Jennifer Aniston & Hugh Jackman appeal to fans to donate, Drew Barrymore says 'stay strong'
Earlier, singers Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes also urged fans to donate.
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[L-R] Jennifer Aniston, Hugh Jackman & Drew Barrymore urged their fans to donate for various relief funds to help India.
Hollywood is stepping up, and asking fans all over the world to help India fight the coronavirus pandemic.
According to Union Health Ministry data on Saturday, a record 4,187 COVID-19 fatalities in a day took India's death toll to 2,38,270, while 4,01,078 new infections were reported during the period, pushing the tally of cases to 2,18,92,676.
During the shooting of 'The Drew Barrymore Show' from its sets, Drew Barrymore requested people across the globe to help India in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic and urged her fans in the country to 'stay strong'.
The '50 First Dates' star said her heart goes out to the people of India who are trying hard to "hold it together" amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.
"Today, as we cope with the worldwide situation, my heart goes out to the people of India who are trying hard to hold it together. My sincere wishes and prayers to you to stay strong and believe that we will come out stronger together," the 46-year-old actress said in a special message.
"A small contribution could really help and make a giant difference, and even save a life! I'm doing my bit and urge you to do whatever is in your capacity," she added.
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In the video, Barrymore also opened up about her deep-rooted connection with the country and the impact its culture and people have left on her. "I've always loved India for its culture, its people and so much more! It truly holds a very special place in my heart. In my visits, I've met so many wonderful people who have truly inspired me as a person which propelled me to write a chapter in my book too," she said referring to her 2015 book "Wildflower".
Hugh Jackman also has urged his fans to help India in its fight against the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic that has hit the nation badly.
Taking to his Instagram Stories on Thursday, the 52-year-actor-old shared the link of a fundraiser at GiveIndia, started by Priyanka Chopra Jonas for COVID-19 relief work.
"Support India," he wrote, tagging Chopra Jonas and GiveIndia.
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He also shared a poster, which read: "India needs our help. Together we can stop the spread. Let's do our bit and donate to help curb the biggest global outbreak."
Recently, Chopra Jonas urged the global community to donate funds to help India battle the pandemic.
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The 38-year-old actor shared Jackman's post on her own Instagram Story and thanked him and his wife Deborra Lee Ann for extending their support.
Priyanka Chopra's Insta Story, thanking Hugh Jackman Jennifer Aniston appealed to her fans on Instagram to lend a helping hand to India.
The actress, popular among the Indian audience as Rachel Green from the 1990s hit sitcom 'Friends', on Tuesday shared three posts on her Instagram Stories bringing the country's worrying scenario amid the health crisis to the attention of her 36.5 million plus followers.
Aniston's first story read, "A severe second wave of coronavirus infections has swept over India, setting global records for new infections each day over the past five days."
Jennifer Aniston's Insta Story In her second story, the 52-year-old actor said that Americares "is raising money for immediate relief aid for India" and also shared link details. Americares is a global non-profit organisation focused on health and development that respond to individuals affected by poverty, disaster, or crisis.
In her third story, Aniston said one doesn't have to donate to help. "Spread the word with whatever platform you have to help build awareness," she added.
According to Variety, Hollywood stars Robert Pattinson, Ewan McGregor and Lily Collins partnered with GO Campaign to raise funds for the country, which is fighting a deadly second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Urging his followers to donate to the organisation's COVID Relief Fund, Pattinson said, "Think of GO as a really meaningful investment fund – they take your dollars and invest them in children, in a diverse portfolio, for maximum results."
"And the common thread is those heroes, their proven track record, their commitment to serving children," he added.
"Emily in Paris" star Collins, who is an ambassador of GO Campaign along with Pattinson and McGregor, said India is in in dire need of protective equipment, oxygen, medicine and food to save lives.
"I have such beautiful memories of my time in India and the country will always hold such a special place in my heart. Please join me and my friends at GO Campaign to bring immediate relief to families there today," she added.
McGregor said any kind of donation to GO Campaign's relief fund will help in saving lives.
"As Covid rages through India, GO Campaign needs your help to provide PPE, emergency food, medicine, pulse oximeters, and resuscitators to those who need it. Any donation amount can make a difference and can help save lives," he said.
The GO Campaign's COVID Relief Fund will provide PPE, oximeters, food to families in need (including in Mumbai's slum area Dharavi), daily health checks, homeschooling for children, access to vaccinations, medicine and ambu bags (manual resuscitators).
In recent times, other international personalities including actor James McAvoy, and singers Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes have appealed to their fans on social media to donate for various relief funds to help India.
In recent days, many international personalities including actors Jennifer Aniston, Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Robert Pattinson, Ewan McGregor, Lily Collins, singers Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, have appealed to their fans on social media to donate for various relief funds to help India.
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