Greek Bailout Fund Rises Rapidly

CROWDFUNDING A 29-year-old launched an Indiegogo campaign for Greece. The goal is to raise 1.6 billion euros. The campaign's organizer sparked a media frenzy.Londoner Tom Feeney wants to save Greece from a Grexit and asked his fellow Europeans for help. Feeney was fed up with the endless discussions and finger-pointing between the EU donor states. He believes that three euros per EU citizen would already help Greece and the country could therefore remain in the EU. He cites the amount spent per beer in pubs as an example. "If this money were donated, we would go a long way," Feeney emphasized. Greece would have had to repay 1.6 billion euros to the International Monetary Fund by Tuesday, June 30. The donation is intended to help.The media avalanche is unleashedThe 29-year-old has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo entitled "Greek Bailout Fund" has been set up. Since its launch this Tuesday, over 1.3 million euros have already been collected. Around 76,000 people have taken part so far. (as of 2.7. 10:20 a.m.)The campaign triggered an avalanche: since Tuesday, the post has been shared over 300,000 times on social media. This could have something to do with the short time frame, as Greece needs the money soon. Supporters still have five days to participate.A consideration for the helpTo spur the whole thing on, donors receive something in return. Anyone who donates three euros will receive a postcard with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, for a donation of ten euros there is a bottle of ouzo and for 25 euros a bottle of Greek wine. There is even a grand prize: anyone who donates 5,000 euros will receive a vacation in Greece for two.Money back guaranteeNevertheless, it sounds more like a beautiful dream. There are not many days left and even if a lot has been donated in these few days, the goal of the young shoe salesman from London is still a long way off. However, previous donors should not be disappointed, as the money will be refunded if the amount is not reached.