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Posted: 2017-06-05T16:19:08Z | Updated: 2017-06-05T16:19:08Z

Ariana Grande s One Love Manchester benefit concert has already raised more than $3.5 million for the families of the victims of the May 22 terrorist attack, and that number is only get bigger as the week drags along.

The British Red Cross told HuffPost on Monday that people around the world donated $2.7 million by texting the word LOVE to 70507 during the Sunday concert, which triggered a 5 ($6.50) donation.

Additionally, the organization raised $600,000 through other online donations.

All donations go to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund , which was started by the Manchester City Council and the British Red Cross in the aftermath of the attack.

Our appeal will help alleviate immediate suffering and ensure victims and their families do not face short-term financial difficulties, the British Red Cross stated on Sunday.