"Pop music superstar and "Primadonna" singer MARINA has set up a fund to support young LGBTQ+ people who are struggling with their mental health. In June, the 39-year-old singer-songwriter announced that she would be teaming up with music community non-profit PLUS1 to create The MARINA Fund, to raise funds for "community-led organisations that provide life-affirming services, mental health care, and humanitarian relief"."
"In a post on Instagram on 27 August, PLUS1 confirmed that one of the organisations set to benefit from MARINA's fundraising would be US-based LGBTQ+ mental health charity, The Trevor Project. "The MARINA Fund is partnering with @trevorproject to ensure LGBTQ+ young people always have free, 24/7 crisis support, peer connection, and advocacy when they need it most," the announcement reads."
"It was also revealed that money raised via The MARINA Fund would be used to provide "urgent relief" and "long-term health, education, and economic support" for communities living in Palestine. A banner on MARINA's website reveals that "a portion of proceeds" from purchases of her branded merchandise would be donated to The MARINA Fund. A dollar from each ticket sale from her upcoming The Princess of Power Tour will also be donated to the fund."
"MARINA, whose legal name is Marina Diamandis, has long been a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. In June, she said that her recently-released sixth studio album Princess of Power is "for the gays". "You're all here for a reason... to teach humanity," she said in a message to her LGBTQ+ fans, via PRIDE. "Gay people are evolved in ways that straight people aren't. Your souls chose this path for whatever reason because you're strong people. I'm continually inspired by this community.""
MARINA established The MARINA Fund with music community non-profit PLUS1 to raise money for community-led organisations that provide life-affirming services, mental health care, and humanitarian relief. The fund will support US-based LGBTQ+ mental health charity The Trevor Project to ensure free, 24/7 crisis support, peer connection, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people. Money raised will provide urgent relief and long-term health, education, and economic support for communities living in Palestine. A portion of proceeds from branded merchandise and one dollar from each ticket sale on the upcoming The Princess of Power Tour will be donated to the fund. MARINA has publicly affirmed strong support for LGBTQ+ people.
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