The HopeFromHome multi-platform digital fundraiser hauled in more than $1.7 million for coronavirus relief on Tuesday
A multi-platform digital fundraiser hauled in more than $1.7 million for Covid-19 relief on Tuesday, World Health Day.
The #HopeFromHome livestream brought together entertainers, influencers, gamers and other creators across platforms including YouTube, Facebook Twitter and TikTok to benefit three global charities.Seán McLoughlin, a London-based Irish YouTube creator and the face behind the Jacksepticeye channel, was YouTube's main organizer of the event on the platform.His near 12-hour livestream Tuesday raised almost $659,000 alone, close to 40% of the global total raised.
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