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Mike Tyson, the Chainsmokers and More Are Donating Tens of Thousands to Las Vegas Victims

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Allana Akhtar
4 min read
Former boxer Mike Tyson speaks onstage during the 2014 Soul Train Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. - Ethan Miller—Getty Images for BET
Former boxer Mike Tyson speaks onstage during the 2014 Soul Train Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller—Getty Images for BET

Mike Tyson, musicians the Chainsmokers and country act Florida Georgia Line are among the celebrities that have donated to the victims of the Sunday night Las Vegas massacre, the most deadly mass shooting in U.S. history.

Tyson’s representative confirmed he donated $10,000 to a GoFundMe launched by Clark County Commission Chair Steve Sisolak and County Sheriff Joe Lombardo. The page, which went live on Monday, currently has raised more than $3.3 million.

Music groups like the country duo Florida Georgia Line and the Chainsmokers also confirmed they donated $10,000 to the GoFundMe. The artists also used Instagram to urge fans to donate themselves.

The families and victims affected by the horrific @route91harvest tragedy need our help. The Clark County, NV commission has established a GoFundMe account to provide financial relief to the victims and we are grateful to be able to make a donation. Calling on the rest of you to donate what you can, any amount, it doesn't matter. Every little bit helps. Let's give the hurt families one less thing to worry about in this time of distress. We challenge @thomasrhettakins @thetimmcgraw @lukebryan @beberexha @jasonderulo @backstreetboys to make a donation as well. Times like this call for us to come together and do what we can to make a difference. Click the link in our bio and donate what you can. Let's ease the financial burden on the families and victims of this senseless tragedy. Much love y'all.

A post shared by Florida Georgia Line (@flagaline) on Oct 2, 2017 at 3:23pm PDT

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To everyone around the world and our Las Vegas family...

A post shared by The Chainsmokers (@thechainsmokers) on Oct 2, 2017 at 1:47pm PDT

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Other celebrities who seem to have donated to the GoFundMe include Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Kid Rock, both with $10,000, Today Show host Hoda Kotb with $1,000, and Hangover star Ken Jeong. Representatives for each, though, did not respond to multiple requests for confirmation.

A number of organizations gave larger donations to the shooting victims. The Oakland Raiders (which are expected to move to Las Vegas) and the NFL announced they would each donate $50,000 to Sisolak’s GoFundMe. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and everyone impacted by this heartbreaking event,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.

UFC president Dana White confirmed the organization would give $1 million to the families of those affected by the shooting. Station Casinos LLC, which dominates the local casino market in Las Vegas, also committed $1 million to those affected, vice president Lori Nelson told to Money.

Countless other celebrities urged fans to take action through donating blood or money to the victims of the tragic massacre, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ellen DeGeneres and Jennifer Lopez.

Give if you can. Lead with love. https://t.co/59qQJXlMhw

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) October 2, 2017

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There are many people who want to help the victims in Las Vegas. If you want to donate, you can do it right here. https://t.co/WtJuvU2c1r

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) October 2, 2017

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Blood donation centers below #LasVegas pic.twitter.com/O9InGWW3P9

— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) October 2, 2017

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“Tell your Congress people to do something,” comedian Jimmy Kimmel said on his show Monday night. “It’s not enough to send your love and prayers.”

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