Eminem And Justin Timberlake help raise over $2.3 Million for Manchester bomb victims
Fans were filing out of the Manchester Arena following an Ariana Grande concert on 22 May (17) when a suicide bomber attacked, killing 22 people and injuring many others.
A crowd fundraising effort was launched online by bosses at the Manchester Evening News set a 24-day deadline in conjunction with officials at the British Red Cross, and a number of celebrities have helped to raise awareness about the cause by posting a link to the donation site on social media.
Pop superstar Justin and rapper Eminem have both contributed to the effort and encouraged fans to do the same online via the JustGiving.com campaign.
Their fans responded by donating to the crowdfunding page.
"Join me in helping Manchester victims & their families," Eminem posted. "Make a donation to the @BritishRedCross and @MENnewsdesk".
Within 2 days the crowdfunding page met and surpassed their goal.
Manchester Evening News and British Red Cross responded by showing their appreciation on Twitter.
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This is how the world works-white vs blacks. They only hit UK once and d donation is enuf to rebuild Nigeria. Buh they hear of the one happening in Africa, what contribution have dey made. Unfortunately this monies can't bring the dead bak and those in d hosp r being taken care of so why not channel this monies to African countries experiencing similar pain idiots period.
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