North Carolina residents Matt VanSwell and Erin Durham discuss the lack of help on the bottom line after Hurricane Helen.
Fundraising by President-elect Trump The fundraising site reported this week that to help victims of Hurricane Helen was the largest fundraising campaign of 2024 on GoFundMe.
President Trump's Hurricane Helen fundraiser emerges as GoFundMe's top fundraiser of the year, raising more than $8 million to help affected communities Weathered the Storm thanks to the overwhelming support of nearly 50,000 people from all 50 US states and more than 51 countries during this crisis. time,” the GoFundMe said FOX Business In a statement
Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump listens to a question as he visits the Chez What furniture store that was damaged during Hurricane Helen on September 30, 2024 in Valdosta, Georgia. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/Getty Images)
Details were included in the GoFundMe release 2024 years in the guide The most generous day of giving on the site was Oct. 1, “when hundreds of thousands of people around the world supported families and businesses affected by Hurricane Helen,” the statement said.
The fundraiser, launched by the Trump campaign on Sept. 30, raised more than $1 million in its first day after the former president's trip to Georgia, where he toured the affected areas after Helen.
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“As many across the southeastern United States face challenges in the aftermath of the storm, President Trump is in communities to see the aftermath firsthand,” the page said. “All donations will be directed to help those most affected by Hurricane Helen. Every level of generosity will go a long way for your fellow Americans who are suffering.”
Damaged structures are seen in downtown Chimney Rock, North Carolina, on October 2, 2024, after the passage of Hurricane Helen. (ALLISON JOYCE/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)
Donors included former Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., who gave $500,000; Bass Pro Shop, known for its chain of wilderness-themed stores and a wide selection of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, donated $100,000.
North Carolina continues to rebuild two months after Helen
A donor named Dana White, possibly the executive director of Ultimate Fighting Championship who is a friend of Trump, spoke at this year's expo. Republican National ConventionHe also gave 100,000 dollars.
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Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman also pledged $100,000. Other donors included Kid Rock, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wy., and personal injury attorney Dan Newlin.
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Months later, Hurricane Helen recovery efforts continue, especially in areas that have been severely damaged. North Carolinawhere more than 100 people were killed and many survivors are still homeless.
Fox News' Luis Casciano contributed to this report.