After the horrific attack at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, Tom Hardy is doing his part to help those affected by the unspeakable tragedy. The British actor started a fundraising campaign via JustGiving with the hopes of raising £15,000 for The British Red Cross Society, saying, “the families and children will need support.” As of this morning,  roughly 44% of the goal has been met.

In a statement on the website, Tom wrote:

“What happened last night at the AG concert in Manchester was a tragedy; families and children attacked and murdered in a place where they should be safe and enjoying a concert. It is an inconceivable atrocity. There is no bringing back those who have been lost, pointlessly, in such a cowardly and brutal fashion. I am truly saddened by what I have witnessed and there is no doubt that terrorism is an evil thing.”

The 39-year-old added:

“I hope between us we can raise some funds as a gesture of goodwill and love to help in some small way towards repairing some if any of the damage done in the wake of last night’s events. There will be much to do and for many the beginning of a new life without those that they love and also a new life damaged irrevocably by the actions of a crime which has no reason, no heartfelt purpose but was simply a cruel cowardly and barbaric, meaningless act of violence.”

The star acknowledged that recovery will be difficult for the victims, families, and witnesses, urged others to “help however you can.”

Thank you, Tom!

If you would like to donate, you can do so here.