Will Connolly also known as ‘Egg Boy’ has raised money to send 902 refugees to child-friendly spaces

Teenager dubbed ‘Egg Boy’ after smashing one on far-right senator Fraser Anning’s head has raised enough money to save 900 child refugees from brutal camps

  • Will Connolly smashed an egg on Queensland Senator Fraser Anning’s head 
  • The 18-year-old took to Instagram and shared image of the ‘crazy’ achievement
  • He thanked his 457,000 followers for helping him raise money for 902 refugees
  • Connolly became and overnight sensation following the egg incident in March 

Will Connolly from Melbourne raised enough funds to send 902 refugee children to child-friendly spaces 

The teenager known as ‘Egg Boy’ has raised enough money to allow 902 refugees to be freed from camps.

Will Connolly from Melbourne is well-known for the incredible moment he smashed an egg on far-right senator Fraser Anning’s head. 

The 18-year-old took to Instagram on Thursday and shared an image of the ‘crazy’ achievement.

‘I received this message explaining that the money that was raised from this Instagram account allowed 902 children in refugee camps to be enrolled in child friendly places,’ he wrote. 

‘It says that I was the ‘highest individual fundraiser in Australia’ it wasn’t me at all… it was all you guys following me who made all the difference!’

The 18-year-old shared the image to his 457,000 followers and thanked them for their help

The 18-year-old shared the image to his 457,000 followers and thanked them for their help 

Connolly thanked his 457,000 followers for their generosity in aiding the refugees to be placed in child friendly spaces. 

‘I straight up have the best following out! And for a that I am so proud.

‘Thank you so much. You have all made a massive impact on each of these 902 children’s lives and that’s something to live for! Thanks again!’

The post received more than 16,000 likes.  

Connolly became an overnight sensation after he chucked an egg at Queensland Senator Fraser Anning’s head for his comments on Muslim immigration moments after the Christchurch massacre.

The terrorist attack saw 51 Muslims die on March 15.  

Connolly (right with phone) is known for the moment he smashed an egg on Fraser Anning's (left) head

Connolly (right with phone) is known for the moment he smashed an egg on Fraser Anning’s (left) head 

Connolly (pictured) was held down by Anning supporters after he smashed an egg on the politician's head

Connolly (pictured) was held down by Anning supporters after he smashed an egg on the politician’s head

The controversial incident was captured on video at the Conservative National Party meeting in Moorabbin, Melbourne on March 16 and quickly went viral.

After the egging, Connolly was smacked in the face twice by Senator Anning and was tackled to the ground and put in a choke-hold by four of the senator’s supporters.

The debacle led him to become an internet sensation overnight spawning thousands of memes, calls for him to be the next Prime Minister and free life-time entry to gigs by major Australian bands. A street artist in Melbourne even painted a mural in his honour.

Connolly’s supporters also launched a GoFundMe page for his legal fees that has since raised nearly $80,000 – which he donated to the families of the victims.

A GoFundMe page was organised to help Connolly (left) pay for his legal fees which he donated to the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attack

A GoFundMe page was organised to help Connolly (left) pay for his legal fees which he donated to the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attack 

 

 

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