Shawn Mendes announces the Shawn Mendes Foundation

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Shawn Mendes has announced the formation of the Shawn Mendes Foundation with the objective to encourage and support fans’ causes to help bring about positive change. Children’s healthcare, sustainability, mental health and wellness, human rights, anti-bullying and education are among the foundation’s areas of covered.

Mendes is donating $1 from each ticket sold for the Rogers Centre Toronto show on September 6 to SickKids. SickKids is a Canadian healthcare institution dedicated to childrens health via patient care, research and education. A portion of proceeds for his upcoming brand campaigns with Tim Horton’s and Roots will also go to towards Shawn Mendes Foundation Canada at the SickKids Charitable Giving Fund.

 

 

 

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For a long time, I’ve wanted to find a way to amplify the causes that my fans care deeply about, and to further help them make their voices heard. Our generation has the power to change the future of our planet, and to help carry that change forward for so many generations to follow. With that, I’m so excited to announce the launch of @ShawnFoundation, to support causes that are important to my fans and our generation. I will work alongside my fans to help provide them with a platform and the means to give back and take action. For more information, head to ShawnMendesFoundation.org  x

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Mendes’ foundation has also partnered with the nonprofit Reverb, which works with the music industry to promote environment friendly concert events and encourages fans to be more proactive in preserving Mother Earth. According to a statement, Mendes and REVERB have eliminated more than 70,000 plastic bottles and raised funds to offset the carbon footprint of his tour.

The Shawn Mendes Foundation has already raised $1 million in funds via partnerships and donations, which will be used to support its partner causes. Fans can also suggest additional causes for possible future campaign consideration when they donate. For more information or to donate, visit the Shawn Mendes Foundation website.