Published 12:59 IST, May 5th 2020

Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds donate $1 mn to fight COVID-19; urge fans to stay indoors

Recently, actor Blake Lively, on Instagram, revealed that she will be donating $1 mn along with her husband to organisations that 'need their help'. Read more.

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Coronavirus pandemic has brought world to a standstill and healthcare industries across globe have taken a severe toll due to lockdown imposed.  officials, across globe, are doing every bit in ir authority to control local transmission of Coronavirus. On or hand, Hollywood celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston and Rihanna, too, have donated to organisations, which are combatting a battle against COVID-19. Recently, actor Blake Lively announced that she and her husband, actor Ryan Reynold will be donating $1 million to some organisations, which aim to help people who faced brunt of COVID-19. Re details.

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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds's donation

Recently, actor Blake Lively issued a statement, through which actor revealed that she will be donating 1 million dollars, which will be half split between two organisations, which are working tirelessly to help those affected by invisible enemy. Promoting social distancing guidelines, Blake Lively joked that Ryan Reynolds is ‘emotional distancing’ from his mor-in-law and nothing can save him.

Here is what statement res: “COVID-19 has brutally impacted older ults and low-income families. Ryan and I are donating $1M to be split between @feedingamerica and @foodbankscana. If you can give, se orgs need our help.

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Though we must be distancing ourself to protect those who don’t have opportunity to self-quarantine, we can stay connected. Remember lonely and isolated. Facetime, Skype, make a video. Remember love that can travel through all this. Communities are stepping up- shopping for elderly and feeding children. We can all do something for anor, even if that's simply staying home.

Sending so much love. Now can anyone please tell Ryan that “Emotional distancing” from his mor-in-law is not a thing. Nothing can save him.”

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Or celebrities who donated

Earlier in March, Hollywood pop sensation singer Rihanna donated necessary equipment to overloed hospitals of New York City, combatting a battle against on-going global threat. Andrew Cuomo, who is serving as 56th Governor of New York City, took to his Twitter handle to thank singer and her foundation, Rihanna Foundation, through which hospitals received donation.

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Reality show star Kim Kardashian too, announced that her SKIMS brand will be restocking its popular Cotton Collection with 20% of profits going to Baby2Baby's COVID-19 Emergency Response Program to provide basic essentials to children and families impacted by dely outbreak in US.

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12:59 IST, May 5th 2020