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People have figured out how much MrBeast spent to cure 1,000 people's blindness and it's staggering

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Updated 18:32 31 Jan 2023 GMTPublished 11:49 30 Jan 2023 GMT

People have figured out how much MrBeast spent to cure 1,000 people's blindness and it's staggering

YouTuber MrBeast is receiving an outpouring of support online after someone figured out how much he spent on curing 1,000 people's blindness

Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck

YouTuber MrBeast is receiving an outpouring of support online after someone figured out how much he spent on curing 1,000 people's blindness.

MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, may have left followers divided over his recreation of iconic Korean Netflix series Squid Game, but unlike some other millionaires across the globe, at least he's dishing back out huge sums of his wealth to those who need it most - even if they do have to partake in some bizarre game.

In his latest YouTube video, uploaded yesterday (Sunday, 29 January), the world's richest and most followed content creator revealed he's helped 1,000 blind people 'see for the first time'.

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But how much did it all cost?

MrBeast paid to help 1,000 people see.
MrBeast/ YouTube

In the video, a doctor explained: "Half of all the blindness in the world is people who need a 10-minute surgery."

Donaldson continued: "If you're wondering how the surgery allows people to see again, it's because the lens in their eyes is so cloudy that they can't see through it.

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"So the surgeon uses a tiny vacuum to suck up the clouded lens. And replace it with an artificial one. The surgery is that simple! They can see again."

While the surgery is 'simple,' many people are unable to receive it because of its cost.
MrBeast/ YouTube

Despite the surgery being 'that simple', the reason more blind people don't receive it is ultimately because of its financial impact.

Luckily for Donaldson - who was reported by Forbes as having earned a whopping $54 million (£43m) in 2021 - money isn't an issue.

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The 24-year-old YouTuber subsequently decided to give 1,000 people a helping hand and pay for all of their surgeries.

Known to spend hefty sums on his videos - his recreation of Squid Game having set him back a whopping $4 million - one fan hopped online to work out how much the gift of sight for 1,000 people cost MrBeast.

MrBeast earned a whopping $54 million in 2021.
MrBeast/ YouTube

According to their search results, the cost of curing 1,000 people's blindness ultimately depends 'on several factors such as location, type of procedure, insurance coverage and surgeon experience'.

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However, the post notes that 'assuming an average cost of $5,000 (£4,000) per eye, the cost of curing 1,000 people's blindness would be $5 million (£4 mil)' - even though this would, in fact, total $10 million.

Although the post continues: "This estimate is rough and can vary greatly depending on the specific circumstances of each patient. It is best to consult with healthcare providers and insurance companies for more accurate cost estimates."

MrBeast likely spent around $5 million giving 1,000 people their sight.
@66L/ Twitter

While $5 million barely scratches the surface of MrBeast's staggering net worth, people are still flocking to social media to praise the content creator for the remarkably caring and thoughtful gesture.

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One said: "He truly is a good person."

"A+. You are an easy guy to root for," another commented.

A third wrote: "Keep making a difference bro."

A final resolved: "This was one of the best things I've ever seen. Bravo to you and your team."

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MrBeast even got a nod from British optical retail chain Specsavers, with the company commenting: "Simply incredible."

Featured Image Credit: MrBeast/YouTube

Topics: Money, Social Media, Twitter, YouTube, Health

Poppy Bilderbeck
Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck is a Senior Journalist at LADbible Group. She graduated from The University of Manchester in 2021 with a First in English Literature and Drama, where alongside her studies she was Editor-in-Chief of The Tab Manchester. Poppy is most comfortable when chatting about all things mental health, is proving a drama degree is far from useless by watching and reviewing as many TV shows and films as possible and is such a crisp fanatic the office has been forced to release them in batches.

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