Ricky Martin & Sons Get Creative To Raise Money For Hurricane Maria Victims
By Paris Close
November 21, 2018
Ricky Martin and his family are using their creativity to help those in Puerto Rico a year after Hurricane Maria struck.
In September 2017, the Category 5 storm devastated the island and became one of the deadliest natural disasters on record. A few months ago, on the anniversary of the disaster, Martin and his 10-year-old twin boys, Matteo and Valentino, designed and sold t-shirts for their initiative #Allin4PR in order to raise money for the communities and victims affected by the tragedy.
With hopes of aiding his homeland, the Puerto Rican musician called on the help of his children, who figured to take a creative, hands-on method to help restore the island. “This campaign has been so beautiful,” the "She Bangs" star told PEOPLE Wednesday (November 21). “It started with my kids — they wanted to do something to help. So they hand colored the flags which became the t-shirt design worn by artists and fans from all over the world.”
Since the tees launched in collaboration with Charity Stars, Matteo and Valentino's Puerto Rico flag drawing has become quite popular, with stars like Carrie Underwood, Will Smith and more sporting the illustration on social media.
The tees retail for $24.99. All proceeds will be distributed via the Ricky Martin Foundation to "continue to rebuild homes and support communities in Puerto Rico."
Learn how you can join the #Allin4PR cause and grab a t-shirt here!
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