How Lady Gaga Raised $250,000 for Japan Thanks to Twitter

Lady Gaga, who has raised $250,000 for the victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, has demonstrated how powerful Twitter can be when it comes to raising money…fast.

On March 11, the singer Tweeted:

I Designed a Japan Prayer Bracelet. Buy It/Donate here and ALL proceeds will go to Tsunami Relief Efforts. Go Monsters:”

Today, the singer shared via Twitter:

Monsters: in just 48 hrs you’ve raised a quarter of a million dollars for Japan Relief. RT: http://bit.ly/f0aYwZ. It’s important we help. X”

For those still interested in purchasing the bracelet, click HERE. It’s retailing for $5.00.

For information on how to make a donation to the victims of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami, click HERE.