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GoFundMe Releasing $1 Million to Trucker Convoy Organizer

Company says an initial $1 million of raised funds will be released.

GoFundMe is releasing an initial $1 million of the funds raised for the "Freedom Convoy 2022" campaign. 

The company confirming the release, saying organizers have provided a plan for the funds to be used to cover the cost of fuel for participants. 

Earlier this week, GoFundMe was holding the funds until a clear plan was presented regarding how the money raised would be used. 

As of noon today, the campaign has raised over $7.1 million. 

GoFundMe says it will work with the organizer to release the remaining funds.

The "freedom convoy" will be holding a large rally to protest cross-border COVID-19 vaccine mandates and other public health restrictions at Parliament Hill in Ottawa tomorrow. 

Thousands of truckers and supporters from across the country are expected to attend. 

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