Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Stars Tweeted Help for Typhoon 'Haiyan' Victims

Typhoon Victims
Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), one of the most powerful storms on record, tore through eastern portion of the Philippines last 8 Novmber 2013, leaving vulnerable citizens seeking shelter as homes and schools were wiped away. The death toll, which was initially estimated by officials at the Philippine Red Cross at up to 1,200, is expected to soar as authorities attempt to determine the full extent of the devastation.

The news has attracted international attention which prompted an outpouring of emotion from around the world on Twitter.com and other online networks and forums. From Pope Francis to former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, many people simply re-tweeted links to various web sites listing organizations providing relief to those in the storm's path.

A host of famous faces have weighed in on the latest natural disaster and here are just some of their reactions:

@Pontifex We remember the Philippines, Vietnam and the entire region hit by Typhoon Haiyan. Please be generous with prayers and concrete help.

@CodySimpson help Typhoon Haiyan victims in the Phillipines, text TYPHOON to donate $10 to Salvation Army, or go to Red Cross.

@xtina Let’s help families hit by typhoon #haiyan. My friends @WFP are on the ground. Help here http://wfp.org/typhoon . Thank you! XoXtina.

@MiaFarrow @UNICEF is on the ground in the #Philippines delivering water, shelter & meds to worst hit areas. If possible please help them.

@TheEllenShow The devastation from Typhoon Haiyan is heartbreaking. You can help the Red Cross relief efforts here.

@ginnygoodwin My heart goes out to those effected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Let's do something.

@Slash Support those suffering from Typhoon Haiyan: http://redcross.org.ph/donate.php.

@woodelijah PLEASE RT: Millions of families in the Philippines need your help now. Donate to @WFP food relief http://bit.ly/HF1w5n @WFPUSA #Haiyan

@joshgroban My heart is heavy for the people of the Philippines tonight. Devastating.

@aliciakeys To the people of the Philippines my heart is with you #prayers #Haiyan

@seanonolennon This is a quick and easy way to help Philippines please RT: http://www.oxfam.org/en/emergencies/typhoon-haiyan …

@kerrywashington My thoughts and prayers are with the Philippines.

Grammy-winning Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias, whose mother is from the Philippines, on Tuesday (12 November 2013) urged his fans to give money to help victims of the devastating Typhoon Haiyan.

"HELP THE PHILIPPINES! People in the Philippines need our help right away! Please consider donating to Haiyan disaster relief. You'll feel good that you did," the 38-year-old wrote on his official website beside a link to the web page of the American Red Cross.

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