Ashton Kutcher and
Mila Kunis have successfully reached their goal of raising USD$30 million to go towards Ukrainian refugees in just two weeks.
The That 70s Show stars announced their ‘Stand With
Ukraine
’ GoFundMe fundraiser earlier this month and promised the proceeds would provide support to humanitarian aid efforts in the war torn country.
Mila Kunis, who is Ukrainian born, said in the video: “I have always considered myself an American, a proud American… But today, I have never been more proud to be a Ukrainian.”
Kutcher added: “And I’ve never been more proud to be married to a Ukrainian.”
The pair would also later announce they would be matching donations up to USD$3 million to the cause.
In a new video posted to Ashton Kutcher’s Twitter page yesterday (March 17) the couple revealed they had reached their goal.
"We just want to say that we hit our goal," said Kunis. "Over 65,000 of you donated. We're overwhelmed with gratitude for the support. And while this will far from solve the problem, our collective effort will provide a softer landing for so many people as they forge ahead into their future of uncertainty.
The donations will go towards housing and ensuring supplies and resources go towards the area in which refugees fleeing.
Kutcher continued in the video: “Our work is not done.
“We're gonna do everything we can to ensure that the outpouring of love that came from you all as a part of this campaign finds the maximum impact with those in need.
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