Colombia Earthquake Benefit Concert Raises Over $3 Million, Karol G Accounts for $1 Million
The donation adds to more than COP 3.5 billion raised before the concert for earthquake relief and reconstruction.
- On Sunday, Aug 23, Karol pledged $1.2 million through the Con Cora Foundation at the Vive Claro Distrito Cultural in Bogotá during a benefit concert for earthquake relief.
- The event brought together more than 30 artists including Maluma, Eladio Carri, Greeicy, Draco Rosa, and Sebasti Yatra to raise funds supporting families and reconstruction after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Aug 10.
- Organizers reported approximately $3.6 million in total donations, supplementing the $1.15 million gathered before the event; some broadcast reports cited $1 million for the foundation's specific contribution.
- Participating via livestream from California, Karol performed Coleccionando Heridas and Milagros, sharing a message that Colombians embody "love, solidarity, empathy, tolerance, the ability to come together."
- Separately, Licores from Antioquia donated 55,000 hydration drinks to support affected communities, expanding relief efforts across the region beyond the concert's monetary contributions.
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The singer joins from Los Angeles to the charity concert held in Bogotá and channels her contribution through the 'Con Cora' foundation
Karol G Donation Hits US$1.2 Million at Bogotá Concert
Karol G donated US$1.2 million at a Bogotá benefit concert, announced live. The event raised funds for earthquake victims, with pre-concert totals at US$1.15 million. The post Karol G Donation Hits US$1.2 Million at Bogotá Concert appeared first on The Rio Times.
The solidarity concert ‘Colombia: Voices for Life’ began this Sunday in Bogotá with the participation of more than 30 artists and with a collection that already exceeds, until the close of this edition, the 4.5 billion pesos (about 1.4 million dollars) to support those affected by the earthquake of magnitude 7.4 that shook the country on August 10.
Karol G donates a million dollars to charity concert after the earthquake in Colombia
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