The heavy rains hitting Rio Grande do Sul have already left more than 10,000 people homeless across the state, according to Civil Defense. That’s why Matteus, runner-up of BBB 24, mobilized his followers to ask for help and managed to raise R$1 million in just 12 hours.
“My God, R$1 million in 12 hours, kids! Thank you very much! I’m very happy, but at the same time very worried. Let’s continue to establish this partnership between everyone there, together we will get very far, we will help a lot of people”, he declared in a video shared on social media.
The BBB 24 runner-up won several compliments for his attitude. “People who use visibility for what matters, that’s what we need,” declared one follower. “What a mission awaited you, huh kid… our state deserves and needs all this help”, replied another person in the video’s comment.
Situation in Alegrete
Matteus explains that his city was also impacted by the rains. “Here in Alegrete, the water level is rising, a lot of people have been evacuated from their homes. There are people inviting me to come out and help so the water doesn’t wash people away,” he pointed out.
“And it’s something that you can’t control because it’s time, right? If you see a moment of sadness, don’t film it, try to help, don’t keep sharing. Help […] I’ve already spoken to the kids who participated with me on Big Brother. Please help expand this message, don’t sit idly by”, he asks.
The brother says he will look for Isabelle and Davi. “I’m going to see if I can talk to Davi and Isabelle themselves to ask for help. I don’t deny myself anything, but I feel tied. Our state is being washed away, many cities,” he laments. The ex-BBB concludes: “Trying to save as many people as I can.”
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