Oprah and Beyoncé have signed on to participate in a live CBS telethon benefiting the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The one-hour special, "Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief," airs live next Tuesday, September 12 at 8 PM EST. Oprah's bestie and CBS This Morning Anchor, Gayle King made the on-air announcement this morning
JUST IN: @CBS will air a special one-hour telethon next week called #HandInHand to raise money for #Harvey relief. https://t.co/C825JfAfvF
pic.twitter.com/koFOTaWb2V— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) September 5, 2017
Hosted by CBS news anchor Norah O'Donnell, proceeds from the program will go to several vetted charities, among them the United Way of Greater Houston and The Mayor's Fund for Hurricane Harvey Relief (administered by the Greater Houston Community Fund).
After touching down on the coast of Texas and Louisiana, the storm left massive devastation in its wake with a death toll of at least 60, and storm damage expected to cost as much as $100 billion. As donations and prayers continue to pour in from around the country, celebrities like Drake, Solange, and Kevin Hart have pledged assistance while challenging others to do the same. Tuesday's televised benefit continues this trend, with celebrity appearances by George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Texas native country music star George Strait, and more. With mounting damages and trauma, Texas and Louisiana will need support for many years to come.
