Pita Taufatofua: GoFundMe set up by Tonga's Olympic flagbearer raises over $310,000

By Alex Stambaugh and Ben Morse, CNN

Updated 0940 GMT (1740 HKT) January 19, 2022

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(CNN)A fundraising campaign set up by Tonga's Olympic flagbearer Pita Taufatofua has raised over $310,000 after Saturday's massive volcanic eruption.

Widely known for bearing his oiled up chest during the opening ceremonies at both the Summer and Winter Olympics, Taufatofua established a GoFundMe fundraising page, which CNN has verified, on Monday following the disaster.According to the GoFundMe page, the funds would go «towards those most in need» as well as repairs of infrastructure, and schools and hospitals that were damaged. «As you all know a large Tsunami caused by a volcanic eruption has devastated Tonga… We are