Just when you think the outpouring of love for Australia couldn’t be any more wonderful, Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach bounce in with their positivity and compassion – and suddenly another $400,ooo is making it’s way to the people who need it most. The pair, known for their activism and philanthropy, recently announced their organisation…
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Leonardo DiCaprio’s Earth Alliance Donates $4.3 Million to Australian Bushfire Relief
Above Photo: U.S. Department of State [Public domain] Leonardo DiCaprio is doing his bit to help those affected by the fires ripping through Australia. The Hollywood star’s environmental organisation Earth Alliance is donating $4.3 million (US$3 million) “to assist critical firefighting efforts in New South Wales, aid local communities most affected by the wildfires, enable wildlife…
Ellen DeGeneres Creates Fund for Australian Bushfire Relief
Ellen DeGeneres has started a GoFundMe page to support relief efforts as fires continue to burn across Australia. Making the announcement on today’s episode of The Ellen Show, the talk-show host started by describing how much the country means to her: “I love Australia,” she told her audience. “I love Australia so much, I even married an…
Sir Elton John Pledges $1 Million to Bushfire Relief
Sir Elton John says he’s “heartbroken” by the bushfires ripping through Australia and is pledging $1 million to support relief efforts. The music legend made the announcement during his concert in Sydney last night, describing the scenes as “apocalyptic.” “You should all be in awe of the work that the firefighters are doing,” he said to…
The Hemsworths Donate $1 Million to Bushfire Relief
Chris Hemsworth has announced that he and his family are donating a million dollars to the bushfire relief efforts in Australia. The Hollywood superstar posted a message on Instagram thanking the firefighters for their hard work and urging all his fans to “dig deep” and give what they can. View this post on Instagram…
Chris Hemsworth, Simon Baker and More Take Part in “Make It Rain” Fundraiser for Firies
If you’ve ever dreamed about hanging out with Chris Hemsworth (umm who hasn’t?) this may be your chance! The Hollywood star is taking part in the “Make It Rain 2020” Fundraiser for the New South Wales Rural Fire Service along with fellow actor Simon Baker, tennis legend Pat Rafter and a number of other Aussie artists…
Kylie and Dannii Minogue Donate $500k to Bushfire Relief
Kylie and Dannii Minogue are the latest celebrities to announce their support for firefighters and bushfire victims. The famous sisters are donating $500,000 to various organisations including the Australian Red Cross, WIRES Wildlife and Rescue and the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. In a message posted to Insta, Kylie says, “returning home to such devastation throughout much of…
Phoebe Waller-Bridge to Auction Golden Globes Suit For Bushfire Relief
Fleabag actress and creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge is already awesome on so many levels but today she’s definitely taken her awesome-ness up a notch! Not only did she win the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a TV series, but she’s also lending a hand – a very stylish one – to support those impacted by the…
JoJo Siwa Will Collect Bushfire Donations at All Her Australian Shows
Colourful teen superstar JoJo Siwa is about to kick off her first ever tour Down Under and she’s making sure she does something to help the many people and animals impacted by the bushfires. The 16-year-old who touched down in Australia last week and has spent the day at a koala sanctuary today, has announced…
Russell Crowe Highlights Climate Crisis in Golden Globes Message
Russell Crowe has picked up a Golden Globe for his role as former Fox News chief Roger Ailes in The Loudest Voice – and he’s used his moment in the spotlight to remind the world that Australia is on fire. Except he wasn’t actually in the spotlight at all. The Hollywood star skipped the awards…
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban Pledge $500k to Bushfire Relief
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are the latest celebrities to pledge support for Australian firefighters. The superstar couple has announced they’re donating $500,000 to Rural Fire Services across the country. “Our family’s support, thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires all over Australia,” Nicole writes in an Insta post. View this post on…
Pink Donates $500k to Australian Bushfire Relief Efforts
As Australia continues to burn, local and international celebrities are doing their bit to help our firefighters and Pink is one of them. The superstar has pledged $500,000 to fire services across the country that are battling on the frontlines, including the New South Wales Rural Fire Service and Queensland Fire and Rescue. “I am…
Nick Kyrgios’ Kindness Inspires More Athletes to Contribute to Bushfire Relief
Nick Kyrgios had us all cheering this week after announcing plans to donate money to those affected by the bushfires across Australia. And now a number of other athletes are following his lead. In a message posted on Twitter, the tennis star pledged $200 for every ace he hits this summer. I’m kicking off the…
Russell Crowe Auctions Souths Cap to Raise Money for Firefighters
Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe is auctioning off his beloved Souths cap to raise money for the New South Wales Fire Service. The actor posted a photo of what he’s calling the “slightly used” hat on Twitter this morning and says he will double or triple the winning bid: Should I auction this hat off? Signed and…