In true fandom culture, several fanbase groups have banded together to launch donation drives to help typhoon and enhanced southwest monsoon victims
MANILA, Philippines – Several areas and communities in Northern and Central Luzon have been devastated by Typhoon Carina and the southwest monsoon on Wednesday, July 24.
Aside from relief organizations, local fandoms have banded together to launch donation drives to help victims in need. Here is a running list of donation drives you can support, spearheaded by different fan groups.
18 Donation Drive Team, comprised of A’TIN (fans of P-pop group SB19), is accepting monetary donations for those affected by #CarinaPH and #HabagatPH.
BLOOM Philippines – the fanbase of P-pop girl group BINI – is accepting both cash and in-kind donations.
ARMY Bayanihan and Corner Se7en – Filipino fans of K-pop group BTS – are banding together to collect donations for typhoon victims within Metro Manila.
Fans of BTS member Jungkook launched a donation drive for affected communities.
SHINEE’s fandom has partnered with the Rotary Club of Malingap, Quezon City.
Jjinggus – fans of K-pop star Onew – are holding a donation drive until August 9.
Different fanbases of SEVENTEEN members have come together to raise funds for victims of the typhoon. Contributions will be donated to the Angat Buhay group, and pet shelters.
ENGENES – fans of K-pop group ENHYPEN – are also calling for donations.
Several Philippine fanbases of K-pop groups like aespa, STAYC, Dreamcatcher, and tripleS, among others, banded together to raise funds for relief operations. Donations will be sent to the Angat Buhay Foundation.
The collective is accepting donations from July 25 to 29.
Fans of the Pangilinan family are accepting monetary and in-kind donations.
Filipino fans of K-pop boy group BIGBANG are accepting donations to support the Angat Buhay Foundation’s relief operations.
Did we miss out on any more local fandoms? Let us know by emailing us at community@rappler.com or lse@rappler.com. You can also send your donation drives in the pop culture chat room of the Rappler Communities app. – Rappler.com
