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Kim Kardashian announces donation for Harvey victims

She has called on other people to do what they can to help.

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Kim Kardashian and her famous family have pledged to donate half a million dollars to charities helping the victims of tropical storm Harvey.

The reality star announced she, her mother Kris Jenner and her sisters would donate $500,000 (£387,000) on Twitter as she encouraged others to do the same.

She wrote: “Houston we are praying for you! My mom, sisters & I will be donating $500,000 to @redcross and @salvationarmyus today #HoustonStrong.”

She added: “#HurricaneHarvey has left catastrophic effects. Join me in donating to @salvationarmyUS at http://HELPSALVATIONARMY.org or text STORM to 51555

“It’s heartbreaking to see the devastation in Texas. Text the word HARVEY to 90999 or donate to @RedCross: http://www.redcross.org.”

Beyonce has already said she is working with her charity to assist those in her home town of Houston.

She told the Houston Chronicle: “My heart goes out to my hometown, Houston, and I remain in constant prayer for those affected and for the rescuers who have been so brave and determined to do so much to help.

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Beyonce (PA)

On Monday comedian Kevin Hart announced he was donating $50,000 (£39,000) and called on his friends Dwayne Johnson, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Jerry Seinfeld and Justin Timberlake to do the same.

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