Demi Lovato Invites Parkland Shooting Survivors on Stage

Before starting her San Diego concert for her Tell Me You Love Me world tour, Demi Lovato invited a group of survivors from the recent shooting to the stage.

“On February 14, one of the worst mass shootings in American history took place. These students were in school that day,” she said as they stood behind her on the stage.

Here’s a better video! #TellMeYouLoveMeTour pic.twitter.com/hyMG9kGPzp

— AMANDA🌹 (@amanda_waple) February 27, 2018

She then encouraged fans to donate to the CAST Foundation, an organization that provides support for people with mental health disorders. “Let’s come together as Lovatics, as people. This isn’t about politics. It’s about community,” she told fans on Monday.

Afterward, she photos with the survivors backstage.

still in shock! thank you so much for everything @ddlovato you and your team are so sweet and supportive❤ pic.twitter.com/td1a69nO7V

— Sam deitsch #NEVERAGAIN (@samdeitsch) February 27, 2018

Thank you for everything you have ever helped me with @ddlovato #staystrong #tellmeyoulovemetour #neveragain #msdstrong pic.twitter.com/GQDULEXYVn

— Sarah//a surviving warrior🖤 (@SarahStricker) February 27, 2018

During a statement before the show, Lovato said, “It was such an honor to meet them and hear their courageous stories. I want to make sure their voices are being heard and we can provide them with the mental health and post-trauma care they need.”