Miley Cyrus and MAC Cosmetics made a $10M Donation to 250 Local Organizations fighting Covid-19

Miley Cyrus and MAC Cosmetics are working together to assist those in need.

The Wrecking Ball singer, 27, and therefore the brand announced the collaboration Thursday, as they aim to earmark $10 million from their annual Viva Glam campaign toward 250 local organizations nationwide heavily impacted by the coronavirus.

Cyrus confirmed the philanthropic pairing on her social media streaming series Bright Minded: accept Miley Cyrus.
'I am so proud to possess been chosen to announce MAC Cosmetics efforts because MAC Viva Glam features a special place in my heart,' Cyrus said. 'I was Viva Glam ambassador in 2015 and had the chance of volunteering at LGBTQ LA which one among the mac viva glam grantees which will be getting this funding.'

 'the VIVA GLAM efforts are only made possible by the continual support of the MAC community and people who purchase a VIVA GLAM lipstick of which 100% of the proceeds goes towards these local organizations.' She said

'To become involved you'll purchase any current shade of the present lipstick or send a virtual kiss to those on the battlefront via twitter or Instagram with hashtag #vivaglam.'

MAC's Viva Glam started in 1994 to assist within the fight against the AIDS epidemic.

The international COVID-19 pandemic has impacted sort of celebrities, as Hanks and Rita Wilson, Idris Elba, Andy Cohen, and Charles are among the notable names who have tested positive.

Musicians who have tested positive for the virus include singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, singer Natalie Horner, opera singer Domingo, Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan, Fountains of Wayne Cofounder Adam Schlesinger died earlier in the week of complications from COVID-19.

As of Thursday, the death total for COVID-19 - declared a public health emergency by World Health Organization - had soared to five,862 people within the U.S., The COVID Tracking Project reported, with 241,734 total positive diagnoses.