Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Help Raise Nearly $600,000 for Charity in Haiti

Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Help Raise Nearly $600,000 for Charity in Haiti

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  October 11, 2018

Carrie Underwood and husband Mike Fisher hosted a benefit on Oct. 4 in Franklin, Tenn., that raised nearly $600,000 for Danita’s Children, an organization that provides medical care, educational opportunities and food to orphaned and impoverished children in Haiti.

The invitation-only event was attended by more than 450 patrons, including Tennessee governor Bill Haslam, who opened the event with a prayer.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck emceed the event, while Carrie and Brad Paisley provided the musical entertainment.

photo by Curtis Hilbun, AFF-USA.com

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