YouPay and MintStars announce July charity drive in support of Pineapple Support

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, is pleased to welcome YouPay and MintStars as supporters. As a key initiative for their recently announced collaboration partnership, YouPay, the professional gifting platform for professional creators, and MintStars an innovative content platform that helps creators and fans earn more with lower censorship, have initiated a charity sponsorship with Pineapple Support.

 

“Combining our collective user bases to support a charity that helps creators was our first priority when we set out to collaborate with YouPay. As brands with a shared mission to support adult content creators, it’s important to us to put our money where our mouth is” said Jessica Van Meir, Co-founder and COO of MintStars.

“Adult content creators represent a key segment for YouPay and collaborating with MintStars to support Pineapple Support is the perfect opportunity for us and our users to give back and contribute to a positive impact for the adult content creator community” said Matt Holme, Co-founder and CEO of YouPay.

Pineapple Support was founded by performer Leya Tanit in 2018, after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses. The organization, a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has connected over 14,000 adult performers to mental health services, including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“We’re excited and grateful to be working with YouPay and MintStars to increase awareness of the services that Pineapple Support provides adult performers as well as their commitment to supporting our services” said Tanit.

To kick-off their support, MintStars and YouPay will jointly run a fundraising campaign across their platforms through the month of July with all funds raised to be provided to Pineapple Support.

Pineapple Support Welcomes Demora Avarice as Latest Brand Ambassador

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Pineapple Support, the adult industry’s leading mental health nonprofit, is excited to announce Demora Avarice as its newest brand ambassador. Demora, a large bust model known for pioneering fat transfers as a viable alternative to implants, joins the organization to help promote mental health and body positivity.

Demora has cultivated huge followings on major social media platforms by presenting herself personality-first in an image-driven industry. She champions the de-stigmatization of surgical procedures as a treatment for mental health issues.

“I’ve struggled with mental health my entire life,” says Avarice. “For a long time, I didn’t realize the level my physical appearance played into my issues. I always thought plastic surgery was strictly for vanity, but after undergoing the knife I realized it can be its own form of therapy. I’m excited to be a part of the Pineapple Support team so I can help destigmatise plastic surgery in mental health and help support those in need.”

Pineapple Support was founded by performer Leya Tanit in 2018 after a string of losses in the adult industry from depression and other mental illnesses. The organization, a qualified 501c(3) tax-exempt organization in the United States, has connected over 14,000 adult performers to mental health services including free and low-cost therapy, counseling, and emotional support.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Demora Avarice to our ambassador team. Her advocacy for mental health and body positivity aligns perfectly with our mission,” says Leya Tanit. “Demora’s unique perspective will help us reach more individuals in need of support and help de-stigmatize mental health treatment options.”

For more information about Demora Avarice, visit her website at Demora Avarice, and follow her on Twitter @DemoraAvarice, and Instagram @demora.avarice. To learn more about Pineapple Support and its services, visit Pineapple Support. For information on becoming a sponsor or a member of Pineapples United, please visit Pineapple Support Sponsorship.

Join us at the Pineapple Pride Cabaret 2024

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Tuesday · June 18th · 9PM-12AM

Micky’s | 8857 Santa Monica Blvd | West Hollywood

We invite you to join us at this star-studded soiree where you’ll see your favorite adult industry personalities and reality television stars coming together to celebrate Pride and raise money for PineappleSupport.org.

Hosted by Morgan McMichaels (Ru Paul’s Drag Race All Stars), Sister Roma (Falcon | NakedSword Creative Director and media personality), Marc MacNamara (award-winning Falcon | NakedSword filmmaker), and featuring music from DJ Ray Rhodes, the 2024 Pineapple Pride Cabaret promises a night that’s packed with everything from comedy to drag to live vocals.

“Pineapple Support has a proven track record and an admirable history of providing stigma-free, around-the-clock mental health services to adult performers in need of free and subsidized care. We are deeply grateful to Tim Valenti and the Falcon | NakedSword team for their unwavering support and for creating what is fast becoming the must-attend event of the year,” says Leya Tanit, founder and CEO of Pineapple Support.
“The 2024 Pride Cabaret is not just a celebration of talent, but also a powerful testament to the strength of the LGBTQ+ community, especially during Pride Month. Standing together and supporting each other is at the heart of what we do. We are honored to be part of this incredible event and thankful to everyone who helps make this tradition happen.”
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