The Together We Stand Global Alliance under the distinguished patronage of The Honorable Olivia Babsy Grange is a joint effort of Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Ministry of Health and Wellness. The initiative is targeting to raise US$10.5 million to help Jamaica fight the spread of the deadly COVID-19 disease.
The 6-hour live event will air on YouTube, Facebook and TVJ Jamaica. The title ‘Telethon Jamaica. Together We Stand’ which is inspired by the recently released Richie Spice song; the goal is to bring Jamaicans together to support this important cause which has affected many citizens globally. The Telethon will feature performances by top Jamaican artists from their home:
- Buju Banton
- Koffee
- Shaggy
- Julian Marley
- Spice
- Cat Coore
- Marcia Griffiths
- Christopher Martin
- OMI
- Jesse Royal
- Richie Stephens
- Richie Spice and many more…
Minister Grange said proceeds from Telethon Jamaica will be used to provide “much-needed additional resources for our health services including ventilators in hospitals and personal protective equipment for frontline staff”.
he Minister also thanked members of the entertainment fraternity who have willingly agreed to participate in Telethon Jamaica. “We have always been able to rely on our artistes in times of crises; and I am really grateful for the way they have been responding to our invitation to participate in this life-saving effort.”
Why a COVID-19 Fund?
The Government of Jamaica has embarked on a strategic program to contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica.
What you can do to help in this fight?
You can donate whatever you can to the Telethon Jamaica: Together We Stand Fund online or over the phone at toll free number +1 (866) 228-8393 and encourage your friends and family at home and abroad to do the same.
How will your donation be used?
Your donation will go towards the purchasing of personal protective equipment for healthcare and frontline workers, testing kits and treatment as they become available.
