Radio And Artists Step Up To Help With Disaster Relief For Mexico And The Caribbean

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Both radio and artists are pitching in to help with recent natural disasters in THE CARIBBEAN and MEXICO.

SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM, in response to the widespread destruction and human toll caused by the earthquake in MEXICO CITY, has its radio stations in LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK hosting campaigns to deliver food and supplies to the country. 

In addition, SBS host “EL TERRIBLE AL AIRE” TERRY CORTEZ, broadcast live from MEXICO CITY from the affected areas through the weekend. CORTEZ’ radio show is aired simultaneously to LA RAZA 97.9FM/LOS ANGELES, LA RAZA 93.3FM/SAN FRANCISCO, SAN JOSE-OAKLAND areas and LA LEY 107.9FM/CHICAGO. All of SBS’ WEST COAST stations are requesting donations that must be made directly to THE AMERICAN RED CROSS and are directed to (800) 435-7669 or www.cruzrojadonaciones.org. In addition, on-air talent will work with SBS’ marketing team to launch street campaigns this weekend in LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO and SAN JOSE to urge listeners to donate to thE AMERICAN RED CROSS.

SBS’s radio stations in NEW YORK, WSKQ (MEGA 97.9FM) and WPAT (AMOR 93.1 FM), will also host a campaign to request donations from listeners for THE AMERICA RED CROSS. The campaign will be directly promoted on-air with meeting points in MANHATTAN, QUEENS AND BROOKLYN.

"Our radio stations in LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK serve a significant Mexican population and we are committed to informing them about the relief efforts underway, as well as playing a role in contributing aid to MEXICO CITY.," said Pres./CEO RAUL ALARCON. "Our radio stations represents a powerful platform to mobilize support and make a difference in addressing this very tragic event.”

iHEARTMEDIA spokesman CATALINA STAN told ALL ACCESS, "ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd at 5p, iHEARTMEDIA Latin stations RUMBA/TAMPA, RUMBA/ORLANDO, RUMBA/JACKSONVILLE and 97.1 Oi2 teamed up for a three-day fundraiser called 'Activados Por PUERTO RICO' to benefit the victims of Hurricanes IRMA and MARIA in PUERTO RICO. Throughout the weekend the live broadcast will feature live interviews with known artists, personalities, community leaders and government officials. Listeners can go to activadosporpuertorico.com or donate via text at (407) 898-1580. Funds will benefit UNIDOS POR PUERTO RICO, an initiative created by the office of PUERTO RICO’s first lady BEATRIZ ROSSELLÓ, to assist the victims of the hurricanes in PUERTO RICO. Additionally, iHEARTRADIO on-air personalities from all three FLORIDA markets will be encouraging listeners to donate non-perishable food items and clothing to various drop-off locations across FLORIDA. Parallel to these efforts, iHEARTMEDIA will also support TELEMUNDO’s 'Todo Unidos' telethon by promoting it across its radio stations nationwide, and simulcasting the telethon across all its Latin stations and on iHeartRadio on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th from 7-11p (ET)". 

Pop star RICKY MARTIN has launched a fundraiser on YOUCARING to support the victims of hurricane MARIA in PUERTO RICO.

"PUERTO RICO is going through one of the toughest times in its history, and the island desperately needs us," said MARTIN. "Hurricane MARIA left devastating damage and affected hundreds of thousands - that's why I decided to create this fundraiser to help provide basic needs and rebuild all that was lost. My donation of $100,000 is already in, and I hope I can count on your support."

"If there's anything we learned from recent natural disasters like hurricanes HARVEY, IRMA and MARIA, it's that government support is just not enough and will likely never be," said YOUCARING CMO MALY LY. "People still need to rely on family, friends, and their broader communities for material and emotional support, and online crowdfunding provides a way for these communities to rally for causes in an organic way."

Donate to RICKY MARTIN's  fundraiser, as well as other fundraisers started by athletes and artists by visiting YOUCARING's PUERTO RICO Relief Center.

JENNIFER LOPEZ is stepping up to help the people of PUERTO RICO — including family members whose status remains unknown, reports THE TODAY SHOW. "After urging her fans to contribute to relief efforts on THURSDAY, LOPEZ has decided to lead by example. The singer and actress, 48, announced SUNDAY at a press conference with NEW YORK Governor ANDREW CUOMO that she would donate $1 million to help Puerto Ricans rebuild."

"Puerto Ricans are AMERICAN citizens and today PUERTO RICO needs our help. Hurricane MARIA has devastated our island," J.Lo said at the press conference. What's foremost on my mind and many others' is trying to figure out the best way to help. I urge you to support and donate to the efforts of the first lady of PUERTO RICO, BEATRIZ ROSSELLÓ," LOPEZ continued. "Together, we can help rebuild our island and THE CARIBBEAN."

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