Russell Simmons Gives Back to Flint Water Crisis [Photos]

Russell Simmons is using his celebrity, resources and time to give back to the Flint Water Crisis. On Monday, Simmons, with the help of his Rush Card and Aquahydrate, donated water to Flint, Michigan residents. Simmons documented his experience, sharing photos with families who had been affected by this.

Visiting residents of #Flint delivering bottled water gifted by @rushcard. Stories I’m hearing are very difficult . We all must support these courageous people. #FlintWaterCrisis. We need a 1 billion dollar overhaul of there system and. Proper nutrition for these children so they will lead a normal life #aquahydrate #rushcard

A photo posted by Russell Simmons (@unclerush) on Feb 1, 2016 at 6:43am PST

Just met Nakeyja who is using government provided filters that are totally ineffective, as we tested them ON THE SPOT .. she has 2 children both of whom have lead poisoning. One does not speak at 3yrs old. And the other already tested very positive and has had seizures. The deeper I dig the nastier it gets. #FlintWaterCrisis #aquahydrate #rushcard

A photo posted by Russell Simmons (@unclerush) on Feb 1, 2016 at 7:15am PST

#FlintWaterCrisis #aquahydrate #rushcard

A photo posted by Russell Simmons (@unclerush) on Feb 1, 2016 at 7:38am PST

Thank you Principal Tate. Inspired by young people who are fighting through horrible situation . They are so knowledgable about what’s been done to them and want to live a healthy life. Thank you Classical Academy for letting me visit #FlintWaterCrisis #aquahydrate #rushcard

A photo posted by Russell Simmons (@unclerush) on Feb 1, 2016 at 9:18am PST

Finally the pediatrician who discovered and reported the scandal She has been a courageous hero. Dr Mona Hanna -Attisha

A photo posted by Russell Simmons (@unclerush) on Feb 1, 2016 at 11:33am PST

Thanks to aqua hydrate for helping us out #rushcard. #aquahydrate Back to delivering water to customers then media then maybe I can make flight. If not Whatever

A photo posted by Russell Simmons (@unclerush) on Feb 1, 2016 at 11:42am PST

Still hearing more stories of the people affected.. #FlintWaterCrisis #aquahydrate #rushcard

A photo posted by Russell Simmons (@unclerush) on Feb 1, 2016 at 11:50am PST

Follow @MichaelSkolnik’s TL for lots of photos from our trip to Flint today. I spoke from my heart and told the people that we would not stop until new pipes are built, the poisoned kids are given real nutrition to reduce the risk of sickness later in life and the governor is arrested. #flintwatercrisis

A photo posted by Russell Simmons (@unclerush) on Feb 1, 2016 at 12:48pm PST

RP @michaelskolnik A little joy for some young people that are suffering through the #FlintWaterCrisis.

A photo posted by Russell Simmons (@unclerush) on Feb 1, 2016 at 12:58pm PST

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