IShowSpeed and Cristiano Ronaldo Help Raise $100K for Orphan Francisco After Tragic Explosion
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YouTube sensation IShowSpeed and soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo have teamed up to support a young Portuguese orphan named Francisco, who tragically lost his family in a devastating explosion. The duo helped raise over $100,000 for the child, and to add to the touching moment, they also arranged for Francisco to meet his idol, Ronaldo, along with other players from the Portuguese national team. The heartwarming initiative has been widely praised on social media, with millions of fans applauding the effort.
The fundraising effort was spearheaded by popular Instagram influencer Zachery Dereniowski, also known as MD Motivator, who focuses on acts of kindness and charitable donations. Dereniowski shared Francisco’s heartbreaking story in a series of viral videos that quickly gained attention across social media platforms.
Francisco’s life was forever changed on June 26, 2024, when a still-unexplained explosion occurred at his home, killing his mother, father, and sister. Francisco survived the blast but suffered severe injuries, including burns to his hands and abdomen. He spent over a week in a coma before being discharged to live with his aunt. Today, the young boy requires a walker to move around due to the lasting effects of his injuries.
Dereniowski decided to make Francisco the focus of his latest fundraising campaign, aiming to provide the child with financial support for his future. On September 8, 2024, Dereniowski posted a video detailing Francisco’s tragic loss, sharing his story with his 5.5 million Instagram followers. In the video, Dereniowski presents Francisco with a pre-recorded message from IShowSpeed, who expressed his admiration for Francisco’s resilience and strength.
In the heartfelt message, IShowSpeed tells Francisco:
“Yo, what’s good Francisco, it’s Speed here. I am sorry for your loss and I heard all about your story, Francisco. You are a strong kid, you hear me? I have a surprise for you. You will be meeting Ronaldo. You will be meeting the GOAT, Francisco, Ronaldo. So look, keep going, man. I love you, bro, keep fighting, keep strong. Siuu!”
The news of the upcoming meeting with Cristiano Ronaldo brought joy to Francisco, who has idolized the soccer star for years. Dereniowski revealed that not only would Francisco meet Ronaldo, but he would also get the chance to meet other members of the Portuguese national team, including stars like Bruno Fernandes and Ruben Dias.
iShowSpeed and Cristiano Ronaldo have donated $100k to help a kid that unfortunately lost his family in an explosion in Portugal,
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) September 8, 2024
Francisco was the only survivor of the explosion and recently woke up from being in a coma for a week and a half ❤️pic.twitter.com/QbAfcewKBx
In addition to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, IShowSpeed and Ronaldo, in collaboration with Dereniowski, helped raise $100,000 through the Slingshot fund, which was created to secure Francisco’s future after the unimaginable loss of his family. Dereniowski even gave Francisco €1,000 in the video, providing the child with immediate financial relief.
Clips of Francisco’s story, including IShowSpeed’s message and the crowdfunding efforts, have gone viral across platforms such as Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Posts like those from @FearedBuck have garnered millions of impressions, with fans from around the world commending the efforts of IShowSpeed and Ronaldo in supporting the young boy.
Speed gives back so much, literally changing peoples lives and making wishes come true 🐐
— iqkev (@iqkev) September 8, 2024
This act of kindness is not the first time IShowSpeed has engaged in philanthropic work. The popular YouTuber, known for his energetic and sometimes chaotic streaming style, has a history of charitable efforts. Last year, he donated a significant sum of money to a struggling single mother while visiting India, earning widespread praise from his fans. Helping Francisco in collaboration with Dereniowski aligns with his ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of those less fortunate.
Ronaldo and Speed are great people and great humans
— Rads (@Knicksin41) September 8, 2024
As fans continue to celebrate this emotional and uplifting story, Francisco’s meeting with his soccer hero, Cristiano Ronaldo, is set to be a memorable moment that will provide him with some comfort and joy during a difficult time. The overwhelming support from IShowSpeed, Ronaldo, and countless others has not only given Francisco financial assistance but also renewed hope for the future.
That’s right. Love to see good news about Ronaldo since the media won’t post this but rather bad news about him..God bless Speed and Ronaldo
— Nungua Burnaboy (@views09) September 8, 2024
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