Tom Hardy launches fundraising page to help the families of victims of Manchester bombing…bringing total attack fund to more than £2million
Actor has joined The Sun in raising money for those affected by the horrific attack at Manchester Arena
THE total amount of money raised for the families affected by the Manchester terror attacks has topped the £2 million mark.
Tom Hardy has put weight behind the cause by setting up his own Just Giving page which in the past few hours has seen over 800 people donate.
The Sun launched the Together With Manchester appeal earlier this week.
Over 3,000 people have already donated to our campaign – with over £158,000 raised in just a matter of days.
Tom started his page yesterday and pleaded with his fans to put their hands in their wallets.
The 39-year-old wrote: “I am hoping to raise money for The British Red Cross Society because the families and children will need support.
“What happened at the AG [Ariana Grande] concert in Manchester was a tragedy; families and children attacked and murdered; in a place where they should be safe and enjoying a concert - it is an inconceivable atrocity.
“There is no bringing back those who have been lost, pointlessly, in such a cowardly and brutal fashion. I am truly saddened by what I have witnessed and there is no doubt that Terrorism is an evil thing.
“I hope that between us we can raise some funds as a gesture of goodwill and love to help in some small way towards repairing some if any of the damage done…
“There will be much to do and for many the beginning of a new life without those that they love and also a new life damaged irrevocably by the actions of a crime which has no reason, no heartfelt purpose but was simply a cruel cowardly and barbaric, meaningless act of violence.
“Terrorism is abhorrent, the killing of innocent families and children unacceptable.
“And it is with those, the innocent victims and the witnesses of this atrocity that my heartfelt concern and deepest sympathy lies. Please help however you can. Thank you.”
News UK, the publisher of The Sun, made a corporate donation of £100,000 to the appeal.
In total 22 people died and 59 were injured in the suicide nail bombing at Ariana Grande’s gig on Monday evening.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE MANCHESTER ARENA ATTACK
Today we launch a Together With Manchester appeal – to raise money for families of the victims of the Arena bomb.
News UK, publisher of The Sun, has made a corporate donation of £100,000 to the appeal.
Here's how you can show your support....
ONLINE:
TEXT: Text TWMC50 and amount to 70070 – eg TWMC50 £5
(you can donate £1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10)
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