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Australia is currently being ravaged by bushfires that spread across the country as the regular bushfire season took an unexpected and severe turn. Unfortunately, so far an estimated 8.4 million hectares (21 million acres; 84,000 square kilometres; 32,000 square miles) were lost to flames, alongside 2,500 buildings (including over 1,900 houses). The fires took lives of 25 people (as of 5 January 2020) and there are more gruesome losses of life as it is feared that an estimated billion animals were killed or will die due to starvation and loss of habitat caused by the flames.
Many people responded to Australia's dire situation, offering everything from thoughts and prayers to support and donations. Amongst millions of others, celebrities also chimed in and encouraged others to help and donate. While celebs like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton urged their millions of followers to donate, others decided to lead by example as they put out real numbers and how they donated to encourage others to follow their suit. If you spotted a favorite celebrity making a donation as well, comment and let us know about their good deeds!
You can donate to help the relief efforts by clicking on the links of individual funds pages: Red Cross Disaster, NSW Rural Fire Service, Queensland Fire Service.
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#1
Comedian Celeste Barber Raised $31,705,797 In Donations (As Of January 8)
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#2
Chris Hemsworth And His Family Donated $1,000,000
#3
Alecia Beth Moore (P!nk) Donated $500,000
#4
Elton John Pledged $1,000,000
#5
Actress Rebel Wilson Raised $100,000 By Auctioning A Private Lunch Date
#6
Russell Crowe Donated $105,000 Directly To RFS Captain John Lardner. The Actor Previously Auctioned Rabbitohs' Cap And Raised $400,000
#8
Actor Dacre Montgomery Raised Over $250,000 Through Donations
#9
Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban Donated $500,000
John McVie 4 years ago
As we say in my family: It's not important what you do, it's important that you do!
#10
Tennis Player Novak Djokovic Matched Sharapova's $17k Donation
#11
Australian Youtuber Muselk Raised More Than $125,000 Through Donations
#12
Singer Dami Im And Her Husband Noah Donated $10,000
#13
Ash Barty Promised To Donate The Prize Money ($360,000) If She Wins The Brisbane International
#14
Maria Sharapova Pledged $17,400
Jim Wilson 4 years ago
What about https://twitter.com/lilearthangelk She has raised over $100,000 so far with her nude for donation She should be listed as a celeb
#15
Billionaire Justin Hemmes Donated $500,000 To The RFS
#16
Kylie Jenner Reportedly Donated $1,000,000
Dorothy Parker 4 years ago (edited)
The word reportedly is not a good thing here. I'd like to believe she did this.
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What do you think ?
littlesaresare 4 years ago
Donate 5c and you've already done more than the government here. I am very grateful to all the people donating, particularly directly to the firefighters, but it bothers me so much that all our support comes from celebrities and good samaritans instead of the leaders we pay billions to for exactly this purpose.
Samel Mel 4 years ago
hey @littlesaresare do you have some names of organizations that are trustful so that we can donate to them? I am trying to inform myself on where I can donate money but too many sources and not sure which are reliable, I hope that since you're living there maybe you know more about those that are the real deal!
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Kenny Kulbiski 4 years ago
I wanted to make a cynical comment about publicity stunts but then I thought who cares why, at least they're trying to help. Good on them.
Jo Choto 4 years ago
I hope more of the Australian millionaires and billionaires step forward. I have family over there and the stories are just horrific. The loss of wildlife and plant life is overwhelming.
Amberly Middlemiss 4 years ago
bear in mind a lot of people who give generously do it confidentially, not for praise or attention. they may be giving millions and it just hasn't been made public
Load More Replies... littlesaresare 4 years ago
Donate 5c and you've already done more than the government here. I am very grateful to all the people donating, particularly directly to the firefighters, but it bothers me so much that all our support comes from celebrities and good samaritans instead of the leaders we pay billions to for exactly this purpose.
Samel Mel 4 years ago
hey @littlesaresare do you have some names of organizations that are trustful so that we can donate to them? I am trying to inform myself on where I can donate money but too many sources and not sure which are reliable, I hope that since you're living there maybe you know more about those that are the real deal!
Load More Replies... Kenny Kulbiski 4 years ago
I wanted to make a cynical comment about publicity stunts but then I thought who cares why, at least they're trying to help. Good on them.
Jo Choto 4 years ago
I hope more of the Australian millionaires and billionaires step forward. I have family over there and the stories are just horrific. The loss of wildlife and plant life is overwhelming.
Amberly Middlemiss 4 years ago
bear in mind a lot of people who give generously do it confidentially, not for praise or attention. they may be giving millions and it just hasn't been made public
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