With the resources to do it all, Shawn Mendes follows through with his word for supporting sustainability practices and even spreading the act into the music industry. Martin Guitars felt the same way.
FSC certified sustainable wood and recycled features are two attributes to Mendes’ project. The beautiful light brown instrument is most likely the first of many that will accompany his shoulder on many tours to come. Investing in an instrument is a decision that includes rounds of deciding if it ticks off each box of your priorities. If the world-wide pop singer can produce hits with this current guitar out now, then trusting this production should be easy.
Whether you are picking up the guitar for reasons other than professional only, you are just as qualified to try it out. Or, use it for a decoration for your next home renovation. All proceeds go to the Sick Kids Toronto Hospital in the singer’s hometown.
Specifically, the proceeds provide an influx of resources to the kids to help cope with their time in the hospital. Growing up in that environment is not exactly the ideal “home”, and Mendes recognized this problem along with many other celebrities who give back.
Jennifer Aniston, Luis Fonsi, Yara Shahidi, and Sofía Vergara are all prime examples of that sector. America, Canada, and other parts of the world are starting to improve conditions of all genres of hospitals, but specifically pediatrics.
“Wonder”, his previously launched album, now branches off into “Wonder of Music” in honor of his effort to participate in his community. They recently announced a $1,000,000 commitment between The Shawn Mendes Association and SickKids.
Music therapy activities accessible to the patients include: songwriting, introduction to the basics, and heartbeat songs for the families. These happen in the form of group lessons and individual sessions all in favor of the young boy or girl’s desire.
Inspire. Empower. Act.; the mission for the singer’s nonprofit that disrupts the field of mental health, specifically the younger generations.
