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Daddy Yankee Seeks Donations For Mexico and Puerto Rico at Concert

By Diamaris Martino

CHICAGO (CBS) — Daddy Yankee plans to accept donations tonight at his concert at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom, for the natural disasters impacting Mexico and Puerto Rico.

The Puerto Rican artist, known for the hits "Despacito" and "Gasolina," is asking fans to contribute to the relief efforts for the destruction caused by hurricanes Maria and Irma and the earthquake that has killed over 270 people in central Mexico.

Yesterday he took donations at his New York concert and filled four trucks with supplies.

Thank you #NYC this is the beginning rebuilding ???????? Puerto Rico! I'm overwhelmed with all the support! Thanks to all volunteers you are the real heroes and the fans and the community of New York for your donations! #Chicago! Tonight you can drop off at the gate entrance at my concert at the Aragon Ballroom...we need also to support our friends in Mexico!

Posted by Daddy Yankee on Friday, September 22, 2017

He has also raised more than $66,000 for Feeding America. The food bank will send food to Puerto Rico. The island is still without power, and at least 13 people have died. Hurricane Maria killed at least 30 people across the Caribbean.

Did you know that for every $1 you feed 10 people? We need your support! Please donate . Feeding America is the largest food bank. They will send food to Puerto Rico 78 municipalities. Ya donamos $100,000 y nuestra meta es llegar a $250,000. New update: Zumba nation, we need your help. I am joining forces with Zumba with Feeding America and we are pledging to raise as much money as possible to provide food, water and other relief items to the beautiful people of Puerto Rico. No amount is too small and every dollar helps.

Posted by Daddy Yankee on Thursday, September 21, 2017

Daddy Yankee is requesting water bottles, batteries, diapers, ropes, and first aid kits.

The concert will start at 7:00 pm and donations will be collected at the entrance of the venue.

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