Lady Gaga put her wallet where her heart is. And her heart is in New York. So, on Wednesday morning, the entertainer pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross to help with Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in the city she grew up in.
“If it wasn’t for NYC: the Lower Eastside, Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn, I would not be the woman or artist that I am today,” Gaga told her fans. “New York is relentless ambition, a drive to succeed, a place where there is a natural pursuit of diversity through compassion.”
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The 26-tear-old pop star added, “Please accept this gift on behalf of myself, my parents Joe and Cynthia, and my sister Natali; with our deepest gratitude New York for raising us. ” She added, “Thank you for helping me build my spirit. I will now help you rebuild yours. Sincerely, Lady Gaga and The Germanottas.”
If you’d like to help as well, you can text REDCROSS to 90999 for an automatic $10 donation. You can also visit redcross.org