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Karol G's foundation donates $1.2 million for Colombia earthquake relief
The contribution was announced during a benefit concert in Bogotá that raised a total of $3.6 million.
The short version
- Singer Karol G's Con Cora Foundation donated $1.2 million to aid victims of the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10.
- The donation was announced during the "Colombia: Voces por la Vida" benefit concert in Bogotá on August 23.
- The concert raised approximately $3.6 million overall and featured performances from over 30 artists.
Key facts
- Karol G's Con Cora Foundation donated $1.2 million to support communities affected by the August 10 earthquake in Colombia.[Billboard]
- The donation was announced during the 'Colombia: Voces por la Vida' benefit concert on August 23, which raised a total of more than 11 billion Colombian pesos, or roughly $3.6 million.[Billboard]
- Karol G performed at the event via a livestream from California, singing 'Coleccionando Heridas' and 'Milagros'.[Billboard]
- More than 30 artists, including Maluma, Eladio Carrión, Greeicy, Draco Rosa, and Sebastián Yatra, participated in the event to raise funds for reconstruction and affected families.[Billboard]