.eltonofficial is making a generous donation to Australian fire relief
and Nicole Kidman and other celebrities who've made six-figure donations or scheduled benefit concerts to aid firefighting causes, John announced during his first of two shows this week at the arena that he was stepping up to help.
John announced his donation while making a plea on behalf of the nation's endangered animals and affected citizens. "We should all be in the awe of the work the firefighters are doing,” John, 72, said. “There are people out there who have lost their lives trying to save homes, there are people who have lost their lives and their homes. And lastly, there’s the plight of the animals, a loss of their habitat that, frankly, is on a biblical scale and it’s heartbreaking.
John added that it breaks his heart to see what is happening to the beloved country he's been visiting since 1971. "We have to come together and we have to fight. This is my bit towards it. I love Australia so much," he said.
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