Meghan Markle
made a surprise appearance on the 'CNN Heroes' special through a video in which she paid her respects to the people who have dedicated their time and effort to help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is the Duchess of Sussex's first public appearance after revealing, in a poignant writing in the New York Times in November, that she had suffered a miscarriage.
During her appearance on 'CNN Heroes', Meghan mentioned, "In a year that has been a universal challenge for all, I am inspired by the stories of compassion in our communities. Across the country, people have put their own needs aside to unite and support the collective well-being of those around you. "
"In March, the COVID-19 crisis hit hard and overnight everything seemed to change. For many families, the impact of the pandemic has been catastrophic and too many were faced with the heartbreaking question: How am I going to put food out there? at the table for my family? "continued
Prince Harry's
wife
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"But in the face of this devastating reality, we also saw the power of the human spirit and the remarkable ways communities respond in difficult times. We saw the good in the people, in our neighbors, and in all the communities that came together to say no. they would be left out while their neighbors went hungry, "Meghan said.
Meghan Markle placed great emphasis on food issues, "We saw communities rise up and take action. When the children's lunch programs stopped, we saw our neighbors make sure those children get the nutrition they need. And when the immunosuppressed or the most vulnerable could not leave their homes, we, as a community, showed up to bring the food they needed to their doors. "
"We know the value of food; as food, as a source of life and in times of crisis, the warmth of a meal can be as comforting as a much-needed hug, especially in the absence of human contact due to the social distancing that we all experience. experimenting, "said the Duchess of Sussex.
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For this, Meghan thanked all those people who supported without asking for recognition in return, "Tonight, we are celebrating these silent heroes, some of whom I know and some of whom we applaud from afar. These individuals got upset. They made sure the most basic needs of our communities were met. They made sure those around them didn't have to suffer in isolation. They fed their neighbors in more ways than one. "
Finally he mentioned, "They showed us, all of us, that even in the darkest moments, when we come together, we have the power to remind another person that there is hope and that we will be okay."
Markle and Prince Harry have been very active in helping those most in need during the pandemic.
In April, they helped distribute meals for Project Angel Food, which supports people who are critically ill and at increased risk of complications from COVID-19.
In June they visited a community social justice organization Homeboy Industries, which supports people who were incarcerated or belonged to a gang in Los Angeles.
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