Sean Paul wants to help those affected by Hurricane Melissa.
The Jamaican dancehall singer and rapper, 52, took to Instagram on Thursday, Oct. 30 to speak out about how the hurricane is affecting his native island and announce he’ll match up to $50,000 in donations to help those impacted.
“Right now, my island of Jamaica is going through a really tough time,” wrote Paul alongside a video of himself standing outside. “Hurricane Melissa has caused serious damage, and many of our brothers and sisters are struggling — families displaced, homes destroyed, and communities in need of help.”
The “Temperature” performer continued, “Through the Sean Paul Foundation, we’ve partnered with Food For The Poor Jamaica to bring relief directly to those affected.”
“I’m asking all my fans, friends, and supporters worldwide, if you can, please give what you can,” said Paul. “Every donation counts, no matter how small. Together, we can make a big difference.”
He then spoke about putting his own money forward. “And to show how much this means to me, I’ll be matching every dollar raised, up to fifty thousand dollars,” continued the caption. “Together, we can double the impact and help even more families get back on their feet.”
Paul encouraged his followers to donate through https://www.foodforthepoorja.org/seanpaulfoundation.
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“Let’s stand strong for Jamaica one love, one family, one nation,” he concluded. “Big up, and thank you for your support.”
Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, Oct. 28 as a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, according to AccuWeather and The Weather Channel.
The storm then hit eastern Cuba the following day, bringing “damaging winds, flooding rains and dangerous storm surge,” per a National Hurricane Center (NHC) report.
At least seven people died before the storm made landfall near New Hope on the southwestern side of Jamaica. Check out other organizations helping those affected here.
Source: People
