Global icons raise money to help rescue Australia bushfire victims

Australian Comedian Celeste Barber smashed world records after raising a staggering $50 million to help victims of bushfires and the brave volunteer firefighters saving lives.

The couple, whose Australian home is in danger due to the fires, donated $500,000 to Rural Fire Services.

It’s a pretty well known fact that P!NK (real name Alecia Moore) is a charitable queen. US pop superstar P!NK has pledged a whopping $500,000 of her own money to local bushfire services across Australia.

Australian cricketer, Shane Warne raised A$1 million (₹5 crore) towards a donation for the Australian bushfire relief fund, as his auction for the baggy green cap came to a close on Friday.

Actor Russell Crowe has spearheaded $400,000 donation to the NSW Rural Fire Service, after pledging to match the price of a hat he auctioned off to raise money for the firefighters.

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American media personality, Kylie Jenner confirmed her $1 million donation to Australia after facing backlash for flaunting fur slippers.

Pop-legend Elton John donated A$1,000,000 to help the Australian Fire Services

American professional tennis player, Serena Williams has donated the winnings from her first singles title in three years to the Australian bushfire appeal after claiming victory in the Auckland Open.

Novak Djokovic clinched the Australian Open men's title beating Austrian Dominic Thiem. This is Djokovic's 17th Grand Slam title win, moving him within two of Rafael Nadal and three of Roger Federer on the all-time list.

Djokovic beat Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a near four-hour ordeal.

Former Aussie skipper and batting stalwart Ricky Ponting comes fourth on the list with a net worth of Rs 500 crore. He bid adieu to international cricket in 2012. 

Swiss professional tennis player, Roger Federer said he would donate to the Australia bushfires appeal on Monday after tennis players pledged hundreds of thousands of dollars to the disaster relief fund.