NORTH CAROLINA, USA — United Way Worldwide and Paramount Global Partner plan to raise funds for relief and recovery from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The program will air on WFMY News 2 on Saturday, November 2 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
The one-hour special will bring together some of the biggest names in music, television, and entertainment to mobilize communities and raise critical funds for relief and recovery following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which caused an estimated $50 billion in damage.
Proceeds from the special will support hurricane relief and long-term recovery efforts and benefit individuals and families across the southeastern U.S.
Performances from Brittney Spencer, Chris Janson, Clay Aiken, Jonathan McReynolds and Tyler Hubbard with special messages and appearances by Backstreet Boys, Billy Bob Thornton, Blake Shelton Cedric the Entertainer, Nate Burleson, Taye Diggs and more.
In the last four years, United Way has responded to more than 200 disasters, including droughts, water crises, hurricanes, fires, and floods, and mobilized resources by facilitating more than $219 million in outside investments to support local needs.
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