Australia Bushfire Relief Donations Soar Past The $100 Million Mark

Jan 10, 2020 by apost team

Let's take a look at some of the big names who have donated...As Australia continues to have one of the worst bushfire crises, donations have been pouring in from around the world. Most notably, celebrities have been tipping the scales with their charitable donations to stop the fires. Now donations for the relief have passed the $100 million mark. 

Kidman and Urban announced on Instagram they would be donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services. Kidman and Urban both wrote in a statement, "Our family’s support, thoughts, and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia."

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Pop-star Pink also donated $500,000 to the on-going relief efforts in Australia. "I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires," Pink said via Instagram. "I am pledging a donation of $500,000 directly to the local fire services that are battling so hard on the frontlines."

According to The Mirror, Elton John said at his concert in Sydney that he is pledging $1million AUD to the bush-fire disaster relief fund.

“To see what is happening here breaks my heart and so we have to come together and we have to fight and this is my bid towards it," Elton said. “And to those who have lost their homes, god bless and hope that your lives will be repaired very soon”.

Ellen started a crowdfunding page where she has already raised $1,268,790 in two days for the firefighters, people, and animals of Australia. Her goal is set to $5,000,000. "Ellen loves Australia and its people, and right now they need our help," the page said. 

Leonardo DiCaprio's organization Earth Alliance has launched the Australia Wildfire Fund and pledged $3 Million to help the relief efforts in the country due to the blazing bush-fires. The Australia fund says that 100% of donations will go to assisting local firefighters, supporting affected communities, and rescue and recover of wildlife. 

Russel Crowe hand-delivered a total of $105,000 to Australia's Rural Fire Service Captain John Lardner. He also has his own fire truck for him to help put out the blazes. "Repurposed to fight the good fight," Crowe said in a post. 

Actor Chris Hemsworth and his family have pulled together 1 million to donate. In a post, Hemsworth said, "I want to support the fight against the bushfires here in Australia. My family and I are contributing a million dollars. Hopefully, you guys can chip in too. Every penny counts so whatever you can muster up is greatly appreciated."

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