Australians donate $350k to Save the Children for Helen Haines in less than 24 hours
More than $350,000 reached Save the Children in less than 24 hours. Phil urged supporters to donate instead of sending flowers.
Australians gave over $350,000 to Save the Children in less than 24 hours to honour independent federal MP Helen Haines, who remains in critical condition. Haines was struck by a four-wheel drive outside her Wangaratta office on Monday.
Her husband Phil urged supporters to donate to the charity instead of buying flowers. Phil said Haines had both legs amputated but remained alive and stable.
Haines' spirit is unbroken. Save the Children Australia said the donation shows the family's generosity while they face a devastating situation.
About 200 supporters gathered in Wodonga on Wednesday for a vigil. They wore Haines' signature orange campaign shirts.
- $350,000+
- Donation total
- Less than 24 hours
- Time to raise funds
- 200 people
- Vigil attendance
- Indi
- MP location
Why it mattersThe quick response shows strong community support for the MP. It raises urgent questions about safety for elected officials.
AustraliaThe incident has prompted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to call for lower political temperatures across the country.
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