Tina Fey Tears Up During Virtual Telethon Raising Money For COVID Relief

Tina Fey was brought to tears after a telethon raised over $115 million to help New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19.

The Saturday Night Live alum was hosting Rise Up New York! The Robin Hood Relief Benefit, a virtual telethon raising money for the city’s leading poverty-fighting organization.

“Is this real?” she asked producers, seeing the number for the first time. “Okay. $115 million. We did this. You did this. We are difference makers. $115 million! What a great day for New York.”

“Thank you, for everyone, who gave and gave and gave, all over the world,” she said, holding back tears. “There’s so much more to do. Please visit robinhood.org. Donate. Share it. Tell your friends. Please. Let’s keep this going. Robin Hood’s site will say open after this telethon is over because this battle is far from over. Thank you.”

What a success! We feel the same way, Tina.