Edward Norton raises nearly $400k to help Syrian refugee start a new life
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Actor Edward Norton has raised $392,841 to help a Syrian man start a new life in the US.
The A-lister was so moved by the story of an unnamed cancer-suffering scientist, who lost his home and members of his family in a missile attack, that he started his own fundraising effort.
After reading about the man on Humans of New York, Norton says that he was ‘inspired’ to create the fundraising page on Crowdrise.
Norton wrote on the site: “I saw this story on one of my favorite sites, Humans of New York, and it moved me to tears.
Yesterday I got an email from Edward Norton, asking if he could host a fundraiser for the scientist in Tuesday’s story. ...
Posted by Humans of New York on Saturday, December 12, 2015
“This man has suffered profound loss that would crush the spirit of many people and yet he still passionately wants a chance to contribute positively to the world.
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“If we don’t welcome people like this into our communities and empower his dream of making an impact with his life, then we’re not the country we tell ourselves we are.”
The Fight Club actor went on to say that all of the money raised would go towards helping pay the man’s medical bills.
“Everything we raise here will go to help this family so that the father can get the medical treatment he needs to live and pursue his work, and his family can build a new stable life after their tragedy, and…as the Scientist beautifully expresses…to support his dream of contributing to the world,” he wrote.
“Thanks to everyone who rallies together to create the power of the crowd.
“If enough of us kick in the price of two frappucinos, we can probably transform the experience of this family and show them that life can deliver healing and kindness, not just heartbreak.”