The Real Miley Cyrus
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The Real Miley Cyrus

There's more to her than meets the eye.

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The Real Miley Cyrus

Some of you may know her as the rebellious, crazy, nude Instagrammer, or the little girl who played Hannah Montana on Disney Channel. Yes, that’s right, Miley Cyrus. My obsession began in 2006 when the television show first aired, then five seasons and five years later, she began producing albums. But one thing Cyrus has always done is give back. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she also has a huge heart. Just the other week she released an entire album, for free, to the public. Not too many celebrities are willing to do that.. huh, Taylor Swift?

Miley may come off as crazy and has her fair share of haters, but all in all she is a great human being. She uses her fame to help others and has no problem sharing her wealth with the world. She has supported more than 41 charities, including Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer, Feeding America, Houston Children’s Charity, Make-A-Wish Foundation, St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, Red Cross and many, many others.

Just this past year, Miley raised awareness for homelessness and LGBT community called the Happy Hippie Foundations, with a mission to “rally young people to fight against injustice facing homelessness youth, LGBT youth and other vulnerable populations.” Miley is helping 1.6 million youth who are homeless in the US from the money donated. She explains that all humans have valid feelings and rights and she wants to use her voice for young people everywhere.

Miley Cyrus also recently created a piece of art inspired by Caitlin Jenner’s Vanity Fair photoshoot and sold it at the amfAR Inspiration Gala in New York for $69,000, which was all donated to charity. In 2014, she received the VMA for video of the year and invited a homeless youth to accept the award on her behalf.

Miley donates to the City of Hope and has been since 2007. It is the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Miley donated 1 million dollars from every ticket sold during her “Best of Both Worlds” concert tour to the organization.

Blessings in a Backpack aims to feed elementary school children whose families qualify for the free and reduced meal plan program, and who may not have food on the weekends. This is just one of the many charities Cyrus has supported throughout the years, but one that really stuck out. Her love for people goes for miles and miles and she genuinely enjoys giving back. She has visited Bogota, Columbia to meet children benefiting from the Blessing in a Backpack program and supports two schools in Kentucky. She also supports 600 kids in the program in Hazard, KY and in 2011 she was presented with the Global Action Youth Leadership Award.

Next time you judge Miley, maybe do a little research and remember there is so much more than what meets the eye. It is important to remember to never judge and know, you don't know a person until you’ve walked a mile(y) in their shoes.


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