Crowdfunding platform GoFundMe has confirmed that the fundraising campaign created for truckers protesting against the various COVID-19 mandates and restrictions across Canada is the country’s second-largest ever on its platform, with donations reaching over $10 million. Coordinated by “Freedom Convoy 2022” organizers Tamara Lich and Benjamin Dichter, the fundraising campaign, which seeks to cover the costs of fuel, food, and lodging for the truckers, came in second behind the bus crash campaign of the Humboldt Broncos in 2018, CTV News reported on Feb. 1. To date, $1 million have been released to the truck convoy organizers. GoFundMe said it will continue to work with the organizers to decide how the funds will be distributed. “The trust and safety of our global community is our top priority. That is why we’re following our standard verification process and working directly with the campaign organizer to ensure the funds are distributed as stated by …
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