Elton John
Elton John drew cheers from a crowd during a Jan. 7 concert at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena, when he pledged AU$1 million towards bushfire relief efforts in Australia.
Elton John drew cheers from a crowd during a Jan. 7 concert at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena, when he pledged AU$1 million towards bushfire relief efforts in Australia.
"I am totally devastated watching what is happening in Australia right now with the horrific bushfires. I am pledging a donation of $500,000 directly to the local fire services that are battling so hard on the frontlines," the singer announced on Instagram. "My heart goes out to our friends and family in Oz."
In late November, the actor spoke out about his donation to the NSW Rural Fire Service, telling his Instagram followers, "So... delivered 19 cheques to RFS Captain John Lardner, a total of $105k because I cant count apparently, haha all good."
"Our family's support, thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia," the couple wrote on Instagram. "We are donating $500,000 to the Rural Fire Services who are all doing and giving so much right now."
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane, and the Emmy winner recently showed his philanthropic ways when he donated $1 million to The Rainforest Trust to help stop deforestation.
The comedian has raised millions of dollars for the The Trustee for NSW Rural Fire Service & Brigades Donations Fund.
The Australian actor had pledged $1 million to wildfire relief efforts. "As you're well aware, the brush fires in Australia have caused massive devastation [and] they continue to burn. There's warmer weather on its way [and] we're still in the thick of it here," Hemsworth said in an Instagram video. "There are plenty of challenging times ahead...and what we need is your support and your donations." Hemsworth also added, "My family and I are contributing a million dollars. Hopefully you guys can chip in too."
"Every time I've been to Australia I've fallen more and more in love with the people & wildlife. Please join me to help support relief efforts for the devastating effects of the Australian wildfires," the singer wrote to his followers on Instagram. "The @shawnfoundation & I are making donations to benefit the Australian Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund & two local organizations - the NSW Rural Fire Service and the South Australian Country Fire Service."
E! News can confirm that the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star has donated $1 million to wildfire relief.
"It's almost impossible to understand the size and destruction of the fires in Australia," the talk show host tweeted. "Here are three organizations I've already donated to. I hope you'll donate, too. @NSWRFS @RedCrossAU @WIRES_NSW"
"The month of January in Australia has been my [home] for the past 15 years. Watching the fires destroy the lands, it's beautiful families and communities of animals is deeply [heartbreaking]," the tennis star tweeted. "I would like to begin my donation at 25K." She then asked fellow tennis player Novak Djokovic, "@DjokerNole, would you match my donation?"
The athlete responded to Sharapova's tweet, "Yes, @MariaSharapova I would like to match your $25k donation to double the aid sent to these communities. We stand by you, #Australia."
Nine Australian NBA Players partnered with the National Basketball Players Association Foundation and the National Basketball Association to contribute $750,000 towards relief and recovery efforts. The athletes include Aron Baynes, Jonah Bolden, Ben Simmons, Ryan Broekhoff, Matthew Dellavedova, Dante Exum, Joe Ingles, Thon Maker and Patty Mills.
