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The coronavirus pandemic shows no signs of ending anytime soon, leaving people from all around the globe home-bound in self-isolation, many of them without jobs and struggling to get proper healthcare. These are the things one small group of people doesn't really have to worry about⁠—the rich. Affluent celebrities have it way easier than most regular people, from easy access to coronavirus testing and qualified medical attention to being able to spend self-isolation in million-dollar mansions filled with all sorts of entertainment.

Despite some of them complaining and ignoring how privileged they are, there are also those who acknowledge the horrible position most people were put in by the crisis. To help alleviate the pressure posed by the pandemic, many famous people have joined forces to battle COVID-19 with generous donations. We here at Bored Panda gathered a list of well-known people who decided to lend a helping hand during the crisis. From providing hospitals with much-needed medical equipment to supporting the unemployed and low-income families through food banks, these celebrities demonstrated their compassion during tough times.

#1

Bill And Melinda Gates Pledged To Donate $100 Million Through Their Foundation

Bill And Melinda Gates Pledged To Donate $100 Million Through Their Foundation

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Giorgio Armani Donated About $2.2 Million To Various Hospitals As Well As To The Italian Civil Protection Agency

Giorgio Armani Donated About $2.2 Million To Various Hospitals As Well As To The Italian Civil Protection Agency

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Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds Donated $1 Million To Support Low-Income Families

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To support the low-income families affected by the pandemic, Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds donated $1 million to be split between Feeding America and Food Banks Canada.

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Bruno Mars Donated $1 Million To Support MGM Employees Who Lost Their Jobs

Bruno Mars Donated $1 Million To Support MGM Employees Who Lost Their Jobs

Musician Bruno Mars donated $1 million to support MGM employees who lost their jobs in the wake of coronavirus crisis. The money was donated to the MGM Resorts Foundation. A portion of the donation will go towards the Employee Emergency Grant Fund and the Children’s Medical Support Fund.

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Bethenny Frankel Donated 1 Million Biohazard Suits

Bethenny Frankel Donated 1 Million Biohazard Suits

Recently, a reality TV star and a businesswoman, Bethenny Frankel, supplied 1 million full-body biohazard suits to the New York State Government and New York Department Of Health with a million N95 masks on its way to medical professionals. The woman is also planning to distribute thousands of corona kits to both citizens and medics, which include sanitation wipes, gloves, SOS Hydration and the medical community’s recommendations.

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James Mcavoy Has Donated $256,000 To The Masks For Nhs Heroes Campaign

James Mcavoy Has Donated $256,000 To The Masks For Nhs Heroes Campaign

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Taylor Swift Has Reportedly Donated To Her Fans Who Have Been Impacted By The Coronavirus Crisis

Taylor Swift Has Reportedly Donated To Her Fans Who Have Been Impacted By The Coronavirus Crisis

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Drew Brees And His Wife, Brittany, Will Donate $5 Million To The State Of Louisiana

Drew Brees And His Wife, Brittany, Will Donate $5 Million To The State Of Louisiana

NFL start Drew Brees and his wife, Brittany, have pledged to donate $5 million to the State of Louisiana in 2020. By partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank, Ochsner Health Systems, Walk-Ons, Jimmy Johns, Smalls Sliders, and Waitr, the couple is planning to prepare and deliver over 10,000 meals per day throughout Louisiana to children on meal programs, seniors, and families in need.

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Zion Williamson Pledged To Cover The Salaries Of The Smoothie King Center Employees For 30 Days

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The people of New Orleans have been incredibly welcoming and supportive since I was Drafted by the Pels last June, and some of the most special people I have met are those who work at smoothie King Center. These are the folks who make our games possible, creating the perfect environment for our fans and everyone involved in the organization. Unfortunately, many of them are still recovering from long term challenges created by Katrina, and now face the economic impact of the postponement of games because of the virus. My mother has always set an example for me about being respectful for others and being grateful for what we have, and so today I am pledging to cover the salaries for all of those Smoothie King Center workers for the next 30 days. This is a small way for me to express my support and appreciation for these wonderful people who have been so great to me and my teammates and hopefully we can all join together to relieve some of the stress and hardship caused by this national health crisis. This is an incredibly resilient city full of some of the most resilient people, but sometimes providing a little extra assistance can make things a little easier for the community.

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Mark Zuckerberg And Dr. Priscilla Chan Donated $25 Million To The Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation To Help Explore Treatment Options

Mark Zuckerberg And Dr. Priscilla Chan Donated $25 Million To The Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation To Help Explore Treatment Options

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Angelina Jolie Has Donated $1 Million To No Kid Hungry, An Organization That Works To End Childhood Hunger

Angelina Jolie Has Donated $1 Million To No Kid Hungry, An Organization That Works To End Childhood Hunger

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Justin Timberlake Donated To Mid-South Food Bank

Justin Timberlake Donated To Mid-South Food Bank

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#17

Chiara Ferragni And Her Husband Fedez Raised $4.36 Million To Build A New Intensive Care Unit

Italian blogger and entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni and her husband Fedez kickstarted a GoFundMe campaign with 100,000 euros to raise money for a new intensive care unit at the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. The couple has raised over 4 million euros ($4.36 million) for the cause.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Donated $100,000 To The Fiserv Forum Staff

Giannis Antetokounmpo Donated $100,000 To The Fiserv Forum Staff

After the NBA season was suspended, Giannis Antetokounmpo, a basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks, pledged to donate $100,000 to the Fiserv Forum staff.

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Ciara And Russell Wilson Donated 1 Million Meals To The Seattle Food Lifeline

Ciara And Russell Wilson Donated 1 Million Meals To The Seattle Food Lifeline

To “keep the Faith during this difficult time,” Singer Ciara and NFL star husband Russell Wilson are donating 1 million meals to the Seattle Food Lifeline.

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Donatella Versace Donated $218,000 To San Raffaele Hospital In Milan

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Well-known designer Donatella Versace and her daughter Allegra donated 200,000 euros ($218,000) to San Raffaele Hospital in Milan.

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Selena Gomez Has Made A Donation To Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Selena Gomez Has Made A Donation To Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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#23

Nina Dobrev Donated $10,000 To Secure Protective Equipment For Medical Professionals

Nina Dobrev Donated $10,000 To Secure Protective Equipment For Medical Professionals

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#25

Freddie Freeman Donates $125,000 To Help Our Community

Freddie Freeman Donates $125,000 To Help Our Community

Freddie Freeman, first baseman for the Atlanta Braves, has pledged to donate $50,000 to Giving Kitchen, $50,000 to Atlanta Community Food Bank and $25,000 to the Salvation Army.

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Khris Middleton Donated $100,000 To Help Workers Of Fiserv Forum

Khris Middleton Donated $100,000 To Help Workers Of Fiserv Forum

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Shawn Mendes Donated $175,000 To The Hospital For Sick Children

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Shawn should donate $100k for every time him and Camilla do a dangerous photo-op outside their house. (Y'all are really not using your limited freedom correctly... A daily walk is for mental health, not for your celebrity wallets. NOT cute.)

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Kevin Love Donated $100,000 Through The Kevin Love Fund To Go Toward Compensating Workers At The Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

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Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. And the fear and anxiety resulting from the recent outbreak of COVID-19 can be extremely overwhelming. Through the game of basketball, we've been able to address major issues and stand together as a progressive league that cares about the players, the fans, and the communities where we work. I'm concerned about the level of anxiety that everyone is feeling and that is why I'm committing $100,000 through the @KevinLoveFund in support of the @Cavs arena and support staff that had a sudden life shift due to the suspension of the NBA season. I hope that during this time of crisis, others will join me in supporting our communities. Pandemics are not just a medical phenomenon. They affect individuals and society on so many levels, with stigma and xenophobia being just two aspects of the impact of a pandemic outbreak. It's important to know that those with a mental illness may be vulnerable to the effects of widespread panic and threat. Be kind to one another. Be understanding of their fears, regardless if you don't feel the same. Be safe and make informed decisions during this time. And I encourage everyone to take care of themselves and to reach out to others in need -- whether that means supporting your local charities that are canceling events, or checking in on your colleagues and family.

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Kanye West And Kim Kardashian Donated To The Dream Center In Los Angeles And We Women Empowered

Kanye West And Kim Kardashian Donated To The Dream Center In Los Angeles And We Women Empowered

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian donated an undisclosed amount of money to the Dream Center in Los Angeles and We Women Empowered in Chicago. Kim Kardashian is also donating 20 percent of the proceeds from her brand Skims to Baby2Baby’s coronavirus Emergency Response Program.

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Justin Bieber Donated $29,000 To Assist Children In China

In February, Justin Bieber made a $29,000 donation to the Beijing Chunmiao Charity Foundation to assist children in China who had been impacted by the coronavirus.

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