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The singer Ricky Martin will be the spokesperson for the foundation that is carrying out the construction of a monument and a museum to honor at 49 victims who died during the massacre at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida , almost five years ago, According to sources from the foundation,
Martin, who will occupy an unpaid position, will make public service announcements that promote tolerance and will also support the foundation posting on social media, recording video messages and possibly narrating some exhibitions.
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“Your global platform allows us to share our mission with more audiences, ensuring that Pulse’s love legacy lives on forever. , ”Earl Crittenen, chairman of the board of the onePulse Foundation, said in a statement.
Starting on Valentine’s Day, the foundation will be launching a fundraising campaign with the aim of getting one million people to donate $ 49. The goal of the outlovehate.com campaign is to raise $ 49 million and the proceeds will go towards the construction of a permanent space that would bear the title “National Pulse Memorial and Museum.”
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The Pulse nightclub is located near downtown Orlando and was attacked by Omar Mateen in June 2016. He pledged allegiance to the Islamic State during a three-hour standoff at the nightclub before being shot to death by police.
