The organizers had stated that they were hoping to save 300 people. Women, children, humanitarians, and others “who have been fighting for the greater good in Afghanistan for a long time,” as well as their families, were among those evacuated, according to Tommy Marcus. they don’t deserve what their future holds if they stay in Afghanistan right now.” “We’ve shed the political divisions in this situation and really come together from all walks of life to rally together and save these people because. “I don’t know what word to use besides miraculous, because it’s restored a faith in humanity,” Tommy Marcus said. The Rockefeller Foundation and Saraya International, both of which provided organizational support for the flight to Uganda, as well as another company involved in the evacuation confirmed to the Associated Press that the flight was chartered by the emergency collaboration financed through Marcus’ Go FundMe campaign. “It’s beyond humbling that they have that faith in me, that they’re willing to put significant amounts of money into hands that I trust,” Tommy Marcus told The Associated Press. Thereby, making it one of the largest humanitarian fundraisers in GoFundMe history. It was through a privately chartered jet funded by a GoFundMe campaign.Īfter Marcus issued an appeal to his 832,000 followers, more than 121,000 people donated to the campaign. On Wednesday, Tommy Marcus’ “Operation Flyaway” expedition assisted in the transport of 51 refugees from Afghanistan to Uganda. It was to evacuate as many people as possible, many of whom claimed the Taliban had endangered them. Quarantino and his supporters donated $7 million in a matter of days on GoFundMe to start rescue missions into Afghanistan. He is famous for his liberal memes and jokes against COVID-19 vaccine opponents. Tommy Marcus, a 25-year-old New York City resident, is the alter ego of Quarantine. Thanks to Instagram star Quentin Quarantino’s support.
Hundreds of Afghans who were attempting to leave the Taliban before Tuesday’s deadline for the US pullout from Kabul were able to reach safety.
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