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Notre-Dame isn’t just a landmark for the people of Paris. It’s an important historical site for people all around the world.
On Monday, a devastating fire severely damaged the medieval cathedral. While French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to rebuild it, people around the world came together to contribute to its reconstruction.
Paris’ City Hall as well as luxury goods conglomerate LVMH has already promised 50 million euros ($56 million) and 200 million euros ($226 million) respectively.
Apple’s Tim Cook also pledged to contribute on Twitter.
We are heartbroken for the French people and those around the world for whom Notre Dame is a symbol of hope. Relieved that everyone is safe. Apple will be donating to the rebuilding efforts to help restore Notre Dame’s precious heritage for future generations.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 16, 2019
There are currently over a dozen GoFundMe campaigns dedicated to rebuilding the medieval cathedral.
Fondation du Patrimoine, a French nonprofit, has also set up a donation page and encouraged fans of the cathedral to contribute on Twitter.
Mobilisation incroyable pour Notre-Dame ! C’est avec émotion que nous traitons vos dons et vos messages de soutien. Nous avons déjà récolté environ 2 millions d’euros pour sauver Notre-Dame.
Faire un don surhttps://t.co/M6x5tOvavY pic.twitter.com/zdhCVdELXT
— Fondation du patrimoine (@fond_patrimoine) April 16, 2019
The US-based French Heritage Society has also set up a Notre-Dame restoration fund.
“The hearts of all of us at French Heritage Society go out to the city of Paris and all of France in the wake of the terrible fire at the Notre-Dame Cathedral,” the Society wrote.
Emmanuel Macron has said that the cathedral will get rebuilt. And in these early days, it’s clear that both individuals who care about history, and the government, are ready to pitch in to make Macron’s words a reality.
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