Ireland's biggest book club, which has over 20,000 members has received a €5,000 donation for the second year in a row for their charity appeal from actor, Russell Crowe, with the over €30,000 raised this Christmas being split between the Peter McVerry Trust and the DSPCA.
RTÉ broadcaster Rick O'Shea, who runs the online club, tweeted that they had had a "minor miracle" yet again this year.
"It is the season and all. Thank you to the legendary @russellcrowe for the most bafflingly brilliant support of @therickosheabookclub Xmas Appeal, again!!!!!!
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I had thought we wouldn't make 25k this year, now we are over €30,000 and counting. That's €190,000 raised over the 5 years.
The appeal stays open until the end of the year.
In December 2021, Mr O'Shea jokingly tweeted that they could do with an influx of donations from the "super rich".
He tweeted the appeal after the fund reached €15,000.
"I quite jokingly tweeted today after the Xmas appeal for the DSPCA and the Peter McVerry Trust reached €15,000 that we were halfway there and that if any super rich followers of mine fancied topping that up so I could stop yammering on about this between now and Christmas that would be great.
"I have no words. Really. Thank you kind wonderful man Russell Crowe. We went from 15 to 20K in one single donation. I now owe him all the pints."
The DSPCA exist uniquely to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome sick, injured and cruelly treated animals. Through their education services, they impact over 150,000 people each year and focus on promoting kindness and empathy towards animals.
The Peter McVerry Trust is a national housing and homeless charity committed to reducing homelessness and the harm caused by substance misuse and social disadvantage.
Donations can be made to the fundraiser here.
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