Originally from Rio Grande do Sul, Paula is raising funds in aid of her home community during crisis.
A Westmeath woman raising money for people devastated by flooding in Brazil has smashed her goal.
Moate's Paula Thornton, who's originally from Rio Grande do Sul, says her hometown is suffering the worst natural disaster in the history of the area.
She wants to raise money to provide food and clothing for those in need of support.
Ms.thronton says there are entire cities that are underwater:
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