WELLWISHERS have raised more than £56,000 for the homeless “trolley man” who rammed an ISIS knife attacker during the Melbourne terror attack. Michael Rogers, 46, lept into action when Hassan Khalif Shire Ali went on his crazed rampage in the Australian city. Thinking nothing of his own safety, he tried to help cops by courageously ramming his shopping trolley into Ali as he slashed at shoppers. Speaking at the scene, he told Seven News: “I threw the trolley straight at him, and I got him. I didn’t quite get him down, though. I’m no hero." But people were so touched by Michael’s bravery that a GoFundMe was set up and raised tens of thousands of pounds in less than a day. The fundraiser was created by Melbourne Homeless Collective (MHC) – a rough-sleeper charity which called Michael a “hero”. The page reads: “All funds donated to this campaign will go directly to Mr Rogers to help get him back on his feet. … [Read more...] about GoFundMe page raises £56,000 for homeless ‘trolley man’ who rammed ISIS knife attacker during Melbourne terror attack
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Homeless Hero Who Stopped Australia Terror Attack With Shopping Cart Gets $60,000 in Donations
WorldA fundraising campaign for the homeless man who used a shopping cart to help take down an armed terrorist in Melbourne, Australia, has already raised more than $60,000.Michael Rogers, 46, helped officers after Hassan Khalif Shire Ali launched a knife attack in the city’s business district of the afternoon of November 9.One person died and two others were injured during the terror attack before the suspect was shot by police. Ali later died in hospital from his injuries.Rogers was later dubbed “Trolley man” [Australian term for cart] on social media after footage showed him coming to the assistance of two officers while the suspect lunged at them with a knife.A GoFundMe page entitled “Not All Heroes Wear Capes” was later set up by the Melbourne Homeless Collective charity in order to raise money for Rogers after he was found to be living on the streets.The page has raised more than A$84,000 ($60,000) in less than 24 … [Read more...] about Homeless Hero Who Stopped Australia Terror Attack With Shopping Cart Gets $60,000 in Donations
Exclusive Interview—Ben Carson Touts ‘Tremendous Progress’ Reducing Veteran Homelessness
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson joined Breitbart News Saturday to discuss his recent tour of the New England Center and Home for Veterans in Boston. “It’s been really fantastic being able to work for an agency that spends so much of its time and effort focused on veterans,” Secretary Carson told Breitbart News Deputy Political Editor Amanda House. “Less than one percent of our population protects the other 99 percent. It allows us to be able to live in peace and safety.”Carson spoke about his experience speaking with the veterans. “I had heard that the center in Boston was doing a particularly good job of getting the veterans who, in many cases, are chronically homeless, off the streets. I wanted to go for myself and see what they were doing, actually talk to some of the veterans,” Carson said. “It was so wonderful actually talking to some of them.” Secretary Carson then discussed the progress being made to assist … [Read more...] about Exclusive Interview—Ben Carson Touts ‘Tremendous Progress’ Reducing Veteran Homelessness
Prince William and Kate Middleton will miss Prince Charles’ 70th birthday to visit homeless charity loved by Princess Diana
WILLS and Kate will miss Prince Charles’s birthday — visiting one of Diana’s charities. As the Prince of Wales turns 70 on Wednesday, they will be in Yorkshire. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit a hostel of Centrepoint, the homeless charity loved by Diana, in Rotherham. The bizarre timing comes after William told a BBC film crew Charles does not see enough of his grandchildren. Both William and Prince Harry urged their father to not work as hard, focusing instead on family. William said in the show: “I would like him to have more time with the children.” Diana introduced him to the battle against homelessness by smuggling him and Harry in a London shelter, called The Passage, when they were young. Camilla's gift huntTHE Duchess of Cornwall has admitted she still hasn’t got a birthday present for Prince Charles’ big day. Camilla, 71, is hunting for something special to mark her husband’s 70th on November 14. Speaking during the … [Read more...] about Prince William and Kate Middleton will miss Prince Charles’ 70th birthday to visit homeless charity loved by Princess Diana
Homeless World Cup to honour memory of late co-founder
By Christian Radnedge LONDON (Reuters) - As more than 500 soccer players gather in Mexico City next week for the 16th Homeless World Cup, the tournament will take place against the backdrop of the death last month of its co-founder Harald Schmied at the age of 50. The Austrian, diagnosed two years ago with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), created the tournament with Mel Young almost 20 years ago to improve the lives of impoverished people through the beautiful game. The first edition, held in Schmied's home country in Graz in 2003, was won by the hosts and it has been an annual event since. More than 40 countries now take part, with 400 games of four-a-side taking place in a week-long football festival which has garnered support from European soccer body UEFA and global professional players' union FIFpro. Two competitions take place, a men's/mixed event and a women's programme, with 48 teams set to compete in Mexico in the former from Nov. 13-18. However, even with organisers … [Read more...] about Homeless World Cup to honour memory of late co-founder