Miley Cyrus won Video of the Year for "Wrecking Ball" at the 2014 VMAs. However, the pop star opted not to go on stage to accept the award. Instead, she sent someone in her place: a homeless youth.
While presenter Jimmy Fallon held the microphone, a young man named Jesse gave statistics on the homeless youth population, especially in Los Angeles, and explained how those watching could donate to My Friend's Place, a homeless center for young people in Hollywood.
It was a touching moment with Cyrus in the audience weeping.
Cyrus' Facebook page explained the cause in more depth.
"Help me raise awareness and funds to end youth homelessness! This is just the beginning for me, but we're going to get started now by focusing on My Friend's Place, a homeless center for young people in Hollywood.
You can support the cause by making a donation here: www.prizeo.com/miley! For every $5 donation, you'll be entered to win a trip for 2 to Brazil to hang out with me at my show in Rio de Janeiro on Sept 28th. You'll get the full VIP experience, including 2 of the best seats in the house."
What did you think of the speech? Watch it below, and let us know what you think in the comments section!
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