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Jan 18, 2020 3 tweets 2 min read Read on X
Just a casual reminder that @fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge has raised 40k for relief efforts from the #AustralianBushfires by auctioning off her #GoldenGIobes dress & then went on @ellen to ask people to donate.
If that wasn’t enough she raised another 25k & promptly matched it. Image
As the world gets a little bit darker it’s really heartening to see that “look for the helpers” quote bear out.
It’s tempting sometimes to give up & tune out & not care - & then you see people who have no reason to give a damn giving their voice, platform, time, hands, heart. 🤗
#earnesttweetoftheday 🤷🏻‍♀️

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