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(CNN) - The destruction caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas has led several celebrities to step up and offer their support.
At least 7 people died when Dorian hit the area and many more were rescued from devastating floods.
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Rihanna, a native of Barbados, tweeted her support and said she is exploring how to help through her Clara Lionel Foundation.
"It really breaks my heart to see the complete devastation that #HurricaneDorian is having in the Bahamas," he wrote. “They are in our prayers and @ClaraLionelFdn is already seeing how we can help them! #HurricaneDorian #Bahamas. "
It truly breaks my heart to see the complete devastation that #HurricaneDorian is having on the Bahamas!
- Rihanna (@rihanna) September 2, 2019
- Aerial photos capture the destruction of Hurricane Dorian in Great Abaco, Bahamas
Rapper and actor Ludacris announced that the proceeds of his annual charity event, LudaDayWeekend, will go to help the Bahamas.
"More than 100k raised over the weekend!", He posted on his official Instagram account. "THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PRESENTED AND APPEARED!"
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Over 100k Raised over The Weekend !! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO SHOWED UP AND SHOWED OUT !! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 NOW WATCH ME WORK !! #givingback @ludacrisfdtn # ludadayweekend2019 Thank you to the Prtners #Freshempire #Slimandhuskys #Hennessy #Zaxbys (John Silvey) #Pepsi #BrandJordan #ATLSkypointe #JezebelMagazine #WishATL #IntercontinentalBuckz #
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"Real Housewives of New York" star Bethenny Frankel used her Instagram stories on Labor Day in the United States to say that she and members of her charity B Strong would offer disaster relief.
"I am heading to Florida and the Bahamas now and I hope you are having a good Labor Day and will keep you informed about what is happening, but it is devastating," Frankel said in a video while heading to the airport.
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Gearing up for our first #BStrong missions to provide aide in response to #HurricaneDorian. We will be providing crucial supplies, immediate medical support, and helping to evacuate those who weren't able to leave their homes before the storm. #thisisacrisis. The damage is incomprehensible, and thanks to you, our warehouse is filling up and we are working to send 2k lbs of relief to Sandy Point in South Abacos, Florida tomorrow. . Please donate. This is not the boy (or skinnygirl) who cried wolf, this is a wolf. This damage is worse than what I witnessed in Puerto Rico from #HurricaneMaria. . I am here to come and help get these efforts rolling, and am thankful that we will be on the ground to continue this important work. We couldn't do this without your generous donations, so THANK YOU for your help! 💯 goes to the relief effort. No administrative costs Do not pay. I pay! . To join our efforts by donating, please click the link in my bio.
A post shared by Bethenny Frankel (@bethennyfrankel) on Sep 3, 2019 at 2:31 pm PDT
"My team is already in our warehouse gathering all the help, thank you all for what you have offered."
Rapper and music entrepreneur Luther "Luke" Campbell tweeted that he is organizing a way for Floridians to help.
Ladies and gentlemen we're forming a powerful group of men and women of the Miami community to support our brothers and sisters in the Bahamas please stay tuned we look forward to your support.
- Luther Luke Campbell (@ unclelukereal1) September 3, 2019
"Ladies and gentlemen, we are forming a powerful group of men and women from the Miami community to support our brothers and sisters in the Bahamas, stay tuned, we look forward to your support," he wrote.
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