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Money Monday: I’m a Belieber!

justin bieber

I don’t know much about Justin Bieber except that he’s a pop star, but I can honestly say I love him.

After the destruction of Typhoon Haiyan on the Philippines, Bieber began to raise money for the cause by tweeting this. He auctioned off the spray paint and signed copies of the picture.

Soon after Bieber launched a massive fund-raising campaign and rallied close to 50 million Twitter followers to donate. He ended his Believe Tour in the typhoon’s worst hit town Tacloban.

And get this, he reached his campaign goal of $1,000,000! I’m so proud. And such a fan.

Go go Bieber!

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  1. Ferly | Gifts We Use

    December 16, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    I had no idea! Way to go Biebs! That’s what I call using our gifts to grow, love and serve!

    ~ Ferly
    Gifts We Use {to grow, love and serve}

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    • Catherine

      December 27, 2013 at 11:58 am

      we all have our special causes, and i was so glad that bieber took the philippines on as his personal cause.

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  2. Janine Huldie

    December 17, 2013 at 5:03 am

    Never really was a Bieber fan, but do have tons of respect for him for raising all this money for a truly worthy cause. Thanks for sharing this here with us Catherine, because I honestly didn’t know this until I read it here!

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    • Catherine

      December 27, 2013 at 11:59 am

      i wasn’t a big fan of bieber either (didn’t really know much about him), but i definitely have respect for those who use their celebrity to do good.

      Reply
  3. Tamara

    December 17, 2013 at 5:47 am

    I don’t know his songs and I know he gets into trouble a lot, but hey, he’s a kid. This is awesome and thank you for sharing. It’s so good to use power and fame for the greater good, like many do.

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    • Catherine

      December 27, 2013 at 12:00 pm

      i agree, tamara, bieber does get into trouble so i wasn’t much of a fan, but he’s done good. hopefully he continues down a positive path.

      Reply
  4. thedoseofreality

    December 17, 2013 at 6:55 am

    Good for him! He has fallen off the rails a little lately, so I am glad to see that he is redeeming himself! :)-Ashley

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    • Catherine

      December 27, 2013 at 12:01 pm

      i agree ashley. hopefully bieber stays on the rails from now on. maybe retirement will be good for him? haha!

      Reply
  5. Michelle

    December 17, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    I know the kids like his music…it’s good to hear that he’s doing something good…I always like to hear that!

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    • Catherine

      December 27, 2013 at 12:02 pm

      michelle, i can’t even imagine growing up with that much fame so young. i hope bieber continues down a positive path. i’m rooting for him.

      Reply
  6. Patrick Weseman

    December 17, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    I guess I will have to change some thoughts about him. I just thought he was a jerk but now I think a little different about him.

    Thanks for sharing

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    • Catherine

      December 27, 2013 at 12:03 pm

      aren’t all teens horrible? my parents detested me, yet my teachers adored me. so i was a jeckyl and hyde. i feel sorry for bieber growing up under so much limelight. it must be really weird.

      Reply
  7. Dana

    December 18, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    I love when celebrities use their fame and fortune for good causes. I’m not a big fan of his music, but I do think his heart’s in the right place. With so many fans he has the means to make a big difference – and he did.

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    • Catherine

      December 27, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      exactly dana. celebrities are human so i can understand their failings. they’re under the spotlight so it’s easy to ridicule. i can’t imagine growing up like bieber with that much power and celebrity. i mean, i was already a spoiled rotten kid to begin with!

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  8. Mo at Mocadeaux

    December 20, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    I’m hoping he also matched the donation with some of his own money. Using one’s celebrity to raise money and awareness is great but I’m more impressed with those who write a check from their own wealth.

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    • Catherine

      December 27, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      good point, mo. i think celebrities should be obligated to donate a percentage of their wealth to greater causes. they must get a huge write-off, so hopefully so!

      Reply

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