Micro Charity News: Avril Lavigne Starts Charitable Foundation

In news that will likely interest micro charity philanthropists, Avril Lavigne – songwriter, singer, actress, fashion designer and philanthropist – has established the Avril Lavigne Foundation, which can be described as a micro charity with a mission to help children who are seriously ill or living with a disability.  The Foundation has partnered with Erase MS, Easter Seals, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation (Avril having previously worked with Make-A-Wish and Erase MS).

Beyond Her Micro Charity, Ms. Lavigne Has Supported Multiple Causes

Avril came onto the music scene in 2002 at the young age of 17, with her debut album Let Go.  Over the past eight years, Ms. Lavigne has been charitably involved with multiple causes and organizations, including Make-A-Wish, Erase MS, Make Some Noise, Amnesty International, the US Campaign for Burma, and War Child.  In 2010, Avril attended the Clinton Global Initiative for the first time.  Earlier in the year, she was one of several artists to create a cover of K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag”, as a means of helping to raise money for several relief organizations responding to the 2010 Haiti earthquake.  This was not the first time she used her voiced to support a cause.  In 2005, she recorded ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ for a compilation of peace songs to be used by War Child.  In 2007, she recorded ‘Imagine’ as a contribution to Save Darfur.

How You Can Help Those in Need (or Receive)

Microgiving applauds Avril and her efforts to begin a charity resource so that she can accomplish “even more”.  If you would like to work with Microgiving – a leading micro charity website – or if you would like to help people in need – please continue to explore our website.

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