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The crowd funding campaign to support the Humboldt Broncos survivors is now the largest GoFundMe campaign in Canada and among the top five largest campaigns internationally.

By Monday afternoon, the fund had reached nearly $6.3 million, after its initial goal was bumped up to $4 million. A total of 82,137 donors from more than 65 countries have contributed, with the majority being Canadians. Just two days later, the fund had reached $8.6 million.

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However, the number of donors and the total is changing hourly, according to GoFundMe spokeswoman Rachel Hollis.

“There are no words that could express the incredible support the hockey community has seen here,” wrote campaign organizer Sylvie Kellington on Sunday.

“Almost 60,000 people from almost 60 countries around the world have heard our story and were moved to help. Thank you to everyone for your kindness and prayers, your donations, and for sharing this GoFundMe far and wide.”