Brazilian athletes give up Olympics to help flood victims

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Published 2024-05-15
Two Brazilian athletes who were training to represent Brazil in rowing at the Olympics in Paris have given up their spots to help flood victims in their country. This comes as many homes were underwater in the worst flooding Brazil has seen in 80 years. 

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All Comments (21)
  • @user-ow3xu3go1g
    My heart goes out to these people, it's times we are living in
  • @gusscoutinho
    It caught my attention the number of traumatised pets. Dogs swimming in the air after being rescued, holding onto volunteers legs refusing to let go... It's heartbreaking.
  • @barbaratardy9788
    Thank you all and gold star for the athletes and TV chef to put the suffering country first. You are a powerful example to the younger generation.
  • @tiagomaqz
    I absolutely applaud that! It’s been really hard for them based on everything I’ve seen. Donations will help them a lot.
  • @AA-ct9tk
    cold temperature will make thing worse next days
  • @alphagameplay7115
    This was the worst tsunami in the history of Brazil and South America, may God comfort the hearts of Brazilians who lost their family, friends, animals and their possessions, the suffering Brazilian people In the hands of politicians, ministers and l4dr@os and still suffering from this tsunami 🇧🇷❤️🇺🇸🤝🫂😢