Pita Taufatofua, known more widely as the "Hot Tongan Flag Bearer" for his shirtless entrances at the Olympics, has raised nearly $500,000 for his home country after a tsunami caused by a volcanic eruption devastated the islands.
The dual-sports athlete told BBC's Newsday there has been no communication with the main island yet and the money will go toward hospitals, schools, water purification plants or other places in need. The goal is to raise $1 million.
"Anything that needs help, we're ready to go when communication opens," he told BBC's Newsday.