Tom Hardy launches fundraiser for Manchester terror attack victims

Titled Tom Hardy's Manchester Emergency Fund, the page has raised over £18,000
Help: Tom Hardy launched the page as a gesture of goodwill
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Emma Powell25 May 2017
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Tom Hardy has launched a fundraising page to support the victims of the Manchester terror attack.

Hardy, 39, set up the JustGiving page to “raise some funds as a gesture of goodwill and love” for The British Red Cross because “the families and children will need support”.

Twenty two people were killed and dozens were left injured after suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated an explosive in the foyer of Manchester Arena during an Ariana Grande concert on Monday night.

The father-of-two described the attack as an “inconceivable atrocity” and urged fans “to help in some small way towards repairing some if any of the damage done”.

'Atrocity': Tom Hardy is urging fans to donate to The British Red Cross

Titled Tom Hardy's Manchester Emergency Fund, the page has raised £18,000 – surpassing its £15,000 target.

On the page, the Taboo actor explained: “What happened last night at the AG concert in Manchester was a tragedy; families and children attacked and murdered; in a place where they should be safe and enjoying a concert.

“It is an inconceivable atrocity. There is no bringing back those who have been lost, pointlessly, in such a cowardly and brutal fashion. I am truly saddened by what I have witnessed and there is no doubt that Terrorism is an evil thing.

“I hope between us we can raise some funds as a gesture of goodwill and love to help in some small way towards repairing some if any of the damage done in the wake of last nights events.

“There will be much to do and for many the beginning of a new life without those that they love and also a new life damaged irrevocably by the actions of a crime which has no reason, no heartfelt purpose but was simply a cruel cowardly and barbaric, meaningless act of violence. A road to recovery unimaginable.”

He finished: “Terrorism is abhorrent, the killing of innocent families and children unacceptable. And it is with those, the innocent victims and the witnesses of this atrocity that my heartfelt concern and deepest sympathy lies. Please help however you can. Thank you .”

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