INTERVIEW - Connor Franta in being honored at 6th Annual Thirst Gala Hosted by Pauley Perrette

The speaker discusses using their YouTube platform to promote the Thirst Project, a charity campaign. They raised over $230,000 in 30 days by encouraging their audience to donate instead of giving gifts. The speaker highlights the selflessness of their young audience, who donated birthday money and allowances. They reflect on their small-town roots and emphasize that anyone can make a significant impact, regardless of their background.

What was the main purpose of the speaker's birthday campaign?

• To promote their YouTube channel

• To organize a birthday party

• To receive gifts from friends

• To raise funds for the Thirst Project

How much money was raised in the speaker's campaign?

• $300,000

• $150,000

• $100,000

• $230,000

What did the speaker find incredible about their audience?

• Their large number of subscribers

• Their interest in the Thirst Project

• Their selflessness in donating money

• Their ability to make videos

What is the speaker's perspective on the younger generation?

• They are surprisingly generous

• They are not interested in charity

• They are not aware of global issues

• They are mostly self-centered

What does the speaker believe about people from small towns?

• They can do great things

• They should stay in their towns

• They are not influential

• They cannot achieve much