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He then explains his hopes for his big day. \"My friends over at Venmo have created a pillowcase of sorts in an account called JKBday,” he shared, explaining that the funds would benefit Family Reach. \"So open up your hearts, open up your cyber wallets and make my birthday dreams come true.”

The actor then went on to send some messages to a few of his famous friends to kick off fundraising efforts.

\"Hey @ChrisEvans remember when you robbed me of the role of Captain America?... time to pay up?\" he tweeted to Evans, to which the actor replied with a GIF of Krasinski.

https://t.co/4xoxvNamoZ pic.twitter.com/xODO02FhF4

— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) October 20, 2019

\"Hey @prattprattpratt, Remember you were such a fan of A quiet place? I will literally digitally sneak you into #PartII if you donate!\" he sent to Chris Pratt.

Ellen DeGeneres also got in on the fun. \"I already got you a gift card to Macaroni Grill but I guess I can cough up some macaroni for this as well. #JKbday,\" she tweeted.

Krasinski's co-star Angela Kinsey from \"The Office\" was impressed by his generosity and the campaign.

Thanks Ange! Been an awesome day! #JKbday https://t.co/P9kBPXTHwx

— John Krasinski (@johnkrasinski) October 20, 2019

Reese Witherspoon also shared a video showing support.

Happy Birthday @johnkrasinski ! Please support @familyreach ❤️ https://t.co/QqXJTuvhB4

— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) October 21, 2019

Dwayne Johnson explained why the campaign was so personal to him.

\"HAPPY BDAY to my brother @johnkrasinski & the amazing charity he’s supporting today @familyreach who provides help to family’s burdened with bill$ as they fight cancer,\" he wrote in a tweet. \"My mom is a cancer survivor so this one means a lot to me and many of you out there.\"

HAPPY BDAY to my brother @johnkrasinski & the amazing charity he’s supporting today @familyreach who provides help to family’s burdened with bill$ as they fight cancer. My mom is a cancer survivor so this one means a lot to me and many of you out there❤️🙏🏾https://t.co/tLtjSoVjfk

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 20, 2019

The actor also shared a video of what his birthday was \"really all about,\" featuring one of the heroes the campaign benefited.

What’s today really all about? This is what today is really all about! You are supporting Emma and all the heroes like her! https://t.co/POUGm6qJRg @familyreach https://t.co/Ob98kQES04

— John Krasinski (@johnkrasinski) October 20, 2019

He shared an update on Monday, explaining that the #JKbday Venmo account is still accepting donations for the nonprofit organization.

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