Well hello everyone!
YouTube superstar Tyler Oakley’s newest video – geared towards his audience of over six million subscribers – has yet again mentioned an organization long discussed on youtube.com/tyleroakley : The Trevor Project.
Not sure about what The Trevor Project does? Never heard of the name “Tyler Oakley” before ? Were you even aware that YouTube had so-called superstars that have independently gained millions of subscribers in the first place?
If you’ve answered “no” to all of these questions, then I’m a bit confused as to how you ended up with this article displayed on your laptop (or desktop, or, tablet, or what-have-you). Truth be told, an entire blog can be dedicated to each of these questions individually, and getting into detail as to how this social media-savvy “YouTuber” has gotten to where he is today will most likely distract you, kind reader, from the topic at hand. Not to worry, however, for most of Oakley’s major accomplishments – from his interview with First Lady Michelle Obama to his other 99 accomplishments made in 2014 , can easily be found within his channel.
Now, onto today’s main topic. Ladies and gentlemen, Tyler Oakley’s “HUGE NEWS” :
Amazing, huh? Half a million dollars were surprisingly donated last year by Oakley’s ever-growing fan base (and more) towards The Trevor Project. Having been well surpassed last year, the goal this year, I believe, is sure to be surpassed yet again thanks to Oakley’s consistent drive and attention towards this good cause. Such a cause has actually rewarded Oakley before for his online humanitarian efforts; A video of Tyler receiving the Trevor Youth Innovator Award can be found here.
Through the gaining of a loyal fan base, Tyler Oakley has managed to grant each of his viewers a voice towards the protection of suicidal LGBT youth. Such a voice, though amplified via monetary donations, is powerful enough to be heard by those who couldn’t care less about what the Trevor Project aims to do; the actions of millions of internet-savvy youth are, after all, quite difficult to ignore.
Mr. Oakley, you have proven that the efforts of a humanitarian – an individual whose goal is “to save lives, relieve suffering, and maintain human dignity” – can most certainly be amplified in today’s day and age via YouTube. I stand up and applaud you for providing your subscribers with not only fun, comedic entertainment, but also with an opportunity to make a difference with a team over six million strong.
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