Terminally ill Dutch boy's nail varnish challenge rakes in millions

A terminally ill six-year-old Dutch boy, who hoped to raise a few hundred euros by daring people to paint their nails has raised more than 2.5 million euros.

Tijn Kolsteren, who was diagnosed with brain cancer in May, launched the appeal only three days ago, but it fired the imagination of the public. The charity drive raised more than $2.6 million.

"With his nail-painting dare he wanted to help children suffering from pneumonia," the Dutch public newscaster NOS reported.