Star-studded event raises $57m

ORGANISERS of the star-studded Hope For Haiti Now telethon were still counting donations yesterday after the event raised more than $57 million (€40m).

“The public has set a new standard of giving for a relief telethon with Hope For Haiti Now, and the donations continue to come in,” Lisa Paulsen, president and chief executive of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, said.

The group is helping to oversee the funds gathered from the event.