The 850 year old cathedral, the Notre Dame, caught fire destroying the roof and damaging most of the building. The cathedral was a beloved historical spot and tourist attraction in France. With in hours of the news spreading, wealthy people in France began to donate. 100 million Euros, 200 million Euros, followed by another 200 million euros. Everyone from Louis Vuitton and  L’Oreal to Apple rushed to donate. This came with a backlash from the Yellow Vest movement, which has been protesting for the working people against the financial gap between the rich and the poor since last year.