The Weeknd is giving back to his hometown. On Monday, the Canadian singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, announced the donation of $500,000 to the Scarborough Health Network to aid in its COVID-19 relief efforts.
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With his donation, the SHN’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund is now totalled at more than $2.7 million. “Our vibrant and diverse community represents the best of Canada, and we are fortunate to have ambassadors like the Weeknd in our corner,” said Elizabeth Buller, president and