Christina Grimmie received just one of the greatest tributes on The Voice this week — and her family couldn’t put into words what that meant to them.
The fallen singer’s mom Tina, dad Bud and brother Marcus stopped by Access Hollywood to chat about the foundation in Christina‘s name and also talked about how they are always welcomed at The Voice with open arms.
“I never met people like [them, from] The Voice,” Tina shared. Bud added, “They treat us like family.”
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‘The Voice’ Christina Grimmie Tribute: Her Family Shares Their Best Memories Of The Singer
Earlier this year, Christina Grimmie‘s family announced that they were establishing a foundation in the singer’s name.
Just last night on The Voice, they revealed all the details about it and it’s a truly inspiring foundation that we all should be involved in.
“The Christina Grimmie Foundation’s mission is twofold”, the website reads. “To provide financial, emotional and encouragement support to individuals and families who suffer from the devastating effects of gun violence; and support for families facing breast cancer diagnosis.”
Her family shares about the foundation: “Our vision is that through the Christina Grimmie Foundation, people will be able to experience the same type of love and support we felt when we were faced with the shock of losing our precious daughter.
“Not only can we relate, but we want people to feel the same way that we felt; held up and supported during the darkest time of our lives, that they would not fall apart.”
During tonight’s episode of the singing competition show, the 38-year-old musician and his team performed an emotional tribute of The Beatles‘ “Hey Jude” to Christina.
Last year, Christina was shot and killed during one of her performances in Florida.
Adam was Christina‘s coach on season six of The Voice and helped her finish in third place.
“God, I loved her so much,” Adam said on tonight’s show. “I am talking to you guys specifically, I’m talking to everybody. I miss her. It is unfair she is not here. We are going to sing a little song. I am going to be singing every word to her in her honor. Thank you for being here. Christina, we love you.”
Rachel Platten poses with Christina Grimmie‘s family just outside of The Humane Society of the United States’ To the Rescue Los Angeles Gala in Hollywood on Saturday (April 22).
The “Stand By You” singer performed a touching tribute to Christina inside the event, where her family — dad Bud, mom Tina and brother Marcus — accepted the Impact Award on her behalf.
The Impact Award was for Christina‘s devotion to protecting animals and many of her own fans were moved by her enormous heart and call for mercy toward animals who suffer.
Daniella Monet and Harley Quinn Smith also stepped out for the event, which broke the gala’s fundraising record, raising more than $1.4M for the organization’s Farm Animal Protection campaign.
This news about Christina Grimmie will make you cry and smile all at the same time.
The singer, who passed away last year, is going to be honored by the Humane Society with the Impact Award.
Christina‘s family will be on hand to accept the honor, for her devotion to protecting animals.
Just before Christina was killed, she and her fans won the $250,000 grand prize for the Humane Society of the United States in a “social giving” charity event.
And after she was shot, The Humane Society created the Christina Grimmie Animal Medical Fund, which provides veterinary attention and ongoing care for its most critical animal rescue cases.
“She didn’t just possess a beautiful voice � she was a beautiful soul who used her talents to spread a message that we humans should not mete out violence to animals. We will carry her message forward, despite the pain we feel,” Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society said in a statement at the time.
The Humane Society of the United States Farm Animal Protection Gala will be held on April 22nd.
Christina Grimmie has been gone just about 10 months — 10 long months and everyday we all wake up missing her.
Tremblay Magazine has put out the ultimate tribute issue for the fallen singer, who was killed in Orlando last June.
The Spring issue “showcases a look back on her short but beautiful life” and is filled with special tributes written by family and friends.
“I am so honored that I was able to work with her for what little time we had,” Kurt Hugo Schneider writes for his tribute. “We were able to make something that people enjoy.”
“Christina was one of the most genuine people I’ve known, she was such a sweetheart and was so beloved by everyone. What you saw was what you got. I am happy that she will live on.”