Ukrainian President Personally Thanks Ashton Kutcher And Mila Kunis For Their Efforts In Raising Close To $35M For Ukraine
"I thanked them on behalf of our people, on behalf of all of us."
As the war in Ukraine dragged on, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher stepped in with a fundraiser that quickly caught global attention. What started as a $30 million goal turned into something much bigger, and even Ukraine's president took notice.
The couple launched a GoFundMe on March 3, donated $3 million of their own money, and drew support from tens of thousands of donors. With the total climbing past $34.8 million, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy publicly thanked them for helping Ukrainians in a moment of crisis.
President Zelenskyy has expressed his gratitude to the Hollywood actors.
Instagram / zelenskiy_officialHe posted his heartfelt thanks to the couple on Twitter and shared a photo of a video call between himself and the two actors.
Twitter / ZelenskyyUaAshton had previously tweeted a message of support for the nation.
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He also expressed his opinion on Putin's government.
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"I also spoke with Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, a star couple who sincerely believe in us, in our victory, and in our future," President Zelenskyy said.
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Mila and Ashton launched a GoFundMe on March 3, hoping to raise $30 million. The couple donated $3 million of their own money, and as of March 21, more than 71,000 people had collectively donated $34,886,500.
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They have since raised their goal to $40 million.
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The couple has chosen to use Flexport.org and Airbnb.org to deliver the funds where they are needed as quickly as possible.
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"We will treat every dollar as if it were being donated from our pocket, with respect and honor for the work that went into earning it."
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Here's how people reacted.
Twitter / smileygirl927
"Thank you for what you do."
Twitter / AlexKitSec
"Well done, Ashton and Mila."
Twitter / thinkhelen
"We stand united."
Twitter / GoFundMe
"We stand with Ukraine."
Twitter / ljwilloughby
"This makes me proud."
Twitter / rhino2318
"Ukraine loves you."
Twitter / nomeutenteo
"God bless you."
Twitter / fiordimaggio22
"So respectable and honorable."
Twitter / FasslerEllen
"You are amazing people."
Twitter / Oncehadredhair
How amazing are these individuals? Their kindness and humility are immeasurable.
The people of Ukraine (and everywhere) are eternally grateful for the support Mila, Ashton, and others like them are providing. At this time of heartbreak and tragedy, every dollar and every minute counts.
Thank you for all you do, Mila and Ashton! We hope you reach your goals and then some.
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