Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher surpass $30 million target for the people of Ukraine

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By Carina Murphy

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Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have raised over $30 million for the people of Ukraine.

The celebrity couple announced that their 'Stand with Ukraine' campaign had hit its target in a video shared on their GoFundMe page.

"We just want to say that we hit our goal," Kunis told supporters in the clip. "Over 65,000 of you donated and we are overwhelmed with gratitude for the support."

The Family Guy star went on to say that, while their fundraiser wasn't a solution, it would make a lot of Ukrainian people's lives easier.

"While this is far from solving the problem, our collective effort will provide a softer landing for so many people as they forge ahead into their future of uncertainty," she said.

According to their GoFundMe page, the couple plan to direct all the money they have raised towards organizations that "will provide an immediate impact on refugee and humanitarian aid efforts." These include Airbnb.org (who are helping to house refugees fleeing the conflict) and Flexport.org (who are shipping relief supplies to refugee sites).

"Our work is not done. We're going to do everything we can to ensure that the outpouring of love that came from you all as a part of this campaign finds the maximum impact with those in need," Kutcher continued in the video.

"As funding continues to come in we're going to treat every dollar as if it's being donated out of our pocket, with respect and honor for the work that went into earning it, with the intent of love through which it was given, and the desire for it to be maximized for a positive outcome for others," he added.

The couple has close ties to Ukraine, where Kunis was born in the city of Chernivtsi. She moved to America with her family in 1991, where she's lived ever since.

As well as receiving donations, Kunis and Kutcher have also pledged $3 million of their own money to their 'Stand With Ukraine' campaign.

If you would like to know how you can support the Ukrainian people at this time, click HERE to find a list of organizations and groups dedicated to helping those affected by this crisis.

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