Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has launched a new philanthropic initiative to raise money and awareness to help girls who have suffered sexual abuse.
The charity, Janies Fund, is named after Aerosmiths 1989 song Janies Got a Gun, which tells the story of a girl who kills her abusive father.
In a statement on theJanies Fund website, Tyler writes, Over the years, Ive been overwhelmed by the thousands of fans who have sent me letters, telling me their stories and how Janies Got a Gun affected and inspired them.
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The singer continues, We cant undo whats been done by abuse in this country … but we can let these girls know they are loved, get them the help they need, and assure them that there is much light at the end of the tunnel.
According to the Janies Fund website, donations will support experiential therapies incorporating art, music, and recreation and help provide extended care for young women aging out of foster care.
To kick off the charity efforts, Tyler is seeking donations via aPrizeo campaign, through which fans are eligible for rewards ranging from T-shirts to an extensive package including dinner with Tyler and a scarf-draped microphone stand (complete with working mic).
