Aussie Comedian Celeste Barber Raises A Staggering $30 Million For Bushf...
By L R, Australian Radio Network
January 5, 2020
Celeste Barber has now raised a staggering $30 million for bushfire relief.
The comedian set-up a fundraiser on Friday after her family was affected by the devastating bushfires in Eden.
She mobilised her massive Instagram following of over 6 million to raise the incredible amount in just three days.
It’s attracted donations from across the world.
“People are amazing. Power to the people. Someone needed to do something and the people have done something,” Barber told Channel 7.
#celestebarber has almost raised more money than what the Australia government has contributed! #CelesteForPM
— Rebecca Lee (@rebeccaleesyd) January 4, 2020
I have no idea who Celeste Barber is, but the fact she has raised over $20 million for the bushfires is super human. What a wonderful wonderful human being. You’ve got a new fan in me. Surely she is Australian of the year #celestebarber
— Luke (@Marruso89) January 5, 2020
This story originally appeared in Australian Radio Network