Sandra Bullock donates $1 mil for tsunami

[gldstwmn]

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/03/tsunami.bullock.ap/index.html

Actress makes donation to American Red Cross
Monday, January 3, 2005 Posted: 4:20 PM EST (2120 GMT)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Actress Sandra Bullock has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to help relief efforts in countries affected by the deadly earthquake and tsunamis in southern Asia and eastern Africa.

Bullock, whose screen credits include "Miss Congeniality," "While You Were Sleeping" and "Speed," contacted the American Red Cross last week, the organization said Monday.

She also donated $1 million after the September 11 terror attacks.

"At this critical time, I am grateful to Sandra Bullock for once again demonstrating her leadership, compassion and belief in our global humanitarian mission," said American Red Cross President and Chief Executive Officer Marsha Evans in a statement. "Sandra continues to enable our lifesaving work and is a model for personal generosity."

[amber]

cool lady. and now i know who to ask next time i need a mil or so... :lol:
seriously, that's awesome...

[ontheEdgeof17]

Good for her. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Who knew she could still rack in a million and be able to give it away? :laugh:

[GypsySorcerer]

Good for Sandra. I also heard that Linkin Part set up a musician relief fund.


On a side note, I can't wait for Miss Congeniality 2. :nod:

[estranged4life]

Good for Sandra. I also heard that Linkin Part set up a musician relief fund.


On a side note, I can't wait for Miss Congeniality 2. :nod:

even though everyone in the metal community HATES Linkin Park (Metal they're not...More like the current flavor of the weak!) ya have to give 'em credit for finally doin' something that I agree with.

As for Sandra Bullock, I can be bought for half a mill Ms.Bullock, So make the check out to Mrs.Deb j. :thumbsup:

Brian j.

[Violet]

I'd like to see other celebrities kick in that much. Anyone hear of any other such donations? How 'bout Bill Gates? Has he contributed?

Just curious...

Carol

[strandinthewind]

I'd like to see other celebrities kick in that much. Anyone hear of any other such donations? How 'bout Bill Gates? Has he contributed?

Just curious...

Carol

Well, that is the thing - not all of them make their contributions public :shrug: According to most of the press reports, the American public's support from their own pockets has been huge. So, I tend to think many are donating. I cannot imagine the really rich are not donating as well.

[ShangriLaTroubl]

And if anyone needs a car cd player or knows someone who does...I'm selling one on ebay...everything over $50 goes to the Red Cross Disaster Fund

Who knows, maybe some rich guy will buy it for 10,000 and 9,950 will go to the fund...wishful thinking? probably..

Buy a CD player and donate! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=5742041319&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT)

Chris m.

[Violet]

Well, that is the thing - not all of them make their contributions public :shrug: According to most of the press reports, the American public's support from their own pockets has been huge. So, I tend to think many are donating. I cannot imagine the really rich are not donating as well.

Yeah, I'm sure more celebs are contributing, I'd just like to hear about it, I guess! :shrug:

Carol

[strandinthewind]

Yeah, I'm sure more celebs are contributing, I'd just like to hear about it, I guess! :shrug:

Carol

I know - I think it makes others perhaps want to donate - I mean look at La Nicks with the Az Heart Institute. I would have never donated to them had I known about them - but she is associated with it - so I do. Same for her and other charities. I guess it is just a balancing test of privacy concerns and star power. In the end, I say even though it looks like bragging - go ahead and say it because good almost always comes from the exposure :shrug:

Food for Thought!!!! :cool:

[½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®]

Sandra Bullock donates $1 mil for tsunami. Dayummmmm go girl. :thumbsup:

[dissention]

Yeah, I'm sure more celebs are contributing, I'd just like to hear about it, I guess! :shrug:

Carol

I wouldn't, I think it's tacky for celebrities to promote their donations as if it makes them exemplary specimens of humanity. It doesn't. Anyone with a heart and the available funds would do it, regardless of their celebrity.

[SuzeQuze]

Holy sh*t! That is awesome :)

[estranged4life]

the Mighty Super Nerd would donate only if he can write it off his taxes...Effin' tightwad, It's been widely reported that he doesnt even like to leave tips at a resturant, What a bunch of ****!!

Brian "Rather be a poor normal person instead of a billionaire Super Nerd F-tard" j.

[½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®]

I wonder how much Paris Hilton donated? :shrug:

[SuzeQuze]

the Mighty Super Nerd would donate only if he can write it off his taxes...Effin' tightwad, It's been widely reported that he doesnt even like to leave tips at a resturant, What a bunch of ****!!

Brian "Rather be a poor normal person instead of a billionaire Super Nerd F-tard" j.

No tips? Really??????? :mad: :mad: :mad:

[estranged4life]

I wonder how much Paris Hilton donated? :shrug:

needs to be dropped into a prison which holds the "worse-of-the-worse" sexual offenders on this planet...But make sure to put camera's in each inmates room so we can have yet another STUPID ass reality show with that ____ (Fill in the blank with the "C" word that rhymes with "Punt") appearring on it, But for a twist we can charge to view the new show and give the funds to the Tsunami relief fund (Trust me, In this sick as f**k world we'll make $1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.02 profit!!!!)

Brian "the "C" word that rhymes with punt" j.

[½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®]

But make sure to put camera's in each inmates room so we can have yet another STUPID ass reality show with that ____ (Fill in the blank with the "C" word that rhymes with "Punt")

Brian "the "C" word that rhymes with punt" j. :confused: :o :confused: OH :thumbsup:

[estranged4life]

No tips? Really??????? :mad: :mad: :mad:

I have read so many reports he will not leave a tip for the wait staffs at resturants (His wife has reportedly been doing it) thus his has been ranked as the #1 tightwad in the US in a ton of magazines for this BS approach...

Brian "Bill Gates-Meet Mr.My-Fist-done-blackened-his-eyes-shut-and-fractured-his-face-into-a-billion-pieces j." j.

[gldstwmn]

I'm glad they publicized her donation. :thumbsup: I do think it inspires others to give. It's good to know that there are still a lot of kind, wonderful people left in this world. :angel:

[estranged4life]

I'm glad they publicized her donation. :thumbsup: I do think it inspires others to give. It's good to know that there are still a lot of kind, wonderful people left in this world. :angel:

I think she is sincere in giving, Unlike most of the other people from Holly-weird.

Way more sincere than our beloved US government, And it's "Oh, so this is a competition to see who gives the most money now among the countries of the world...When at first we only gave 35 million, Hell let's make it 300+ million and the world will forgive us for everything" approach!!

Brian j.

[dissention]

I'm glad they publicized her donation. :thumbsup: I do think it inspires others to give. It's good to know that there are still a lot of kind, wonderful people left in this world. :angel:

I am, too, I was just speaking from the view that I don't like it when celebrities themselves publicize their contributions. I think Bullock is one of the few truly genuine people in Hollywood.

[dissention]

I think she is sincere in giving, Unlike most of the other people from Holly-weird.

Way more sincere than our beloved US government, And it's "Oh, so this is a competition to see who gives the most money now among the countries of the world...When at first we only gave 35 million, Hell let's make it 300+ million and the world will forgive us for everything" approach!!

Brian j.

Yeah, don't even get me started on the new bull**** with elder Bush and Clinton. How insulting yet hilarious. All three of them can kiss my ass, I doubt they donated a single dime to those that need it so badly.

[strandinthewind]

I wonder how much Paris Hilton donated? :shrug:

I believe one of the Hilton properties was destroyed - but I could be wrong.

As for Paris - who knows. Again, all we can do is speculate :cool:

[dissention]

I believe one of the Hilton properties was destroyed - but I could be wrong.

As for Paris - who knows. Again, all we can do is speculate :cool:

Paris ran out of room in her closet, so she donated two Louis Vutton bags from last season. Such a generous gal. :D

[strandinthewind]

Paris ran out of room in her closet, so she donated two Louis Vutton bags from last season. Such a generous gal. :D

Like when Cher's father says "your donating a surboard" and Cher says "Duh - Daddy don't you think poor people surf too or something like that - maybe it was soy milk :laugh: :laugh:

[estranged4life]

I believe one of the Hilton properties was destroyed - but I could be wrong.

As for Paris - who knows. Again, all we can do is speculate :cool:

dont wanna give away that their hotel was actually destroyed by an attempted assassination of Paris "Whore is as whore does" Hilton by my terrorism group known as "PHIAC" (aka Paris Hilton is a ____) :thumbsup:

Brian j.

[strandinthewind]

dont wanna give away that their hotel was actually destroyed by an attempted assassination of Paris "Whore is as whore does" Hilton by my terrorism group known as "PHIAC" (aka Paris Hilton is a ____) :thumbsup:

Brian j.

rhymes with a brand of Ketchup and it ain't Heinz :laugh:

Regarding Gates - he and his wife did donate several billion $$$$ into a foundation that has done alot of good - that, of course, does not mean he is personally not a creep :laugh:

[estranged4life]

rhymes with a brand of Ketchup and it ain't Heinz :laugh:

Regarding Gates - he and his wife did donate several billion $$$$ into a foundation that has done alot of good - that, of course, does not mean he is personally not a creep :laugh:

Theresa Heinz??? WTH??? :lol:

Bill Gates isnt a creep (Michael "Wacko Catholic Priest Wannabe" Jackson says he never saw Gates at the local CA meetings; that's "Creeps Anonymous" meetings which Jackson isnt only the President but also the ONLY client.) he is a frikkin NERD!!! (Apologies to other NERDS of the world but y'all need to kill him cause he gives NERDS a bad name in the world!)

Brian j.

[Johnny Stew]

I wouldn't, I think it's tacky for celebrities to promote their donations as if it makes them exemplary specimens of humanity. It doesn't. Anyone with a heart and the available funds would do it, regardless of their celebrity.

I think it's tacky if they're only doing it for the publicity, but, like it or not, the fact that some famous celebrity is attached to a cause, elevates the attention said cause receives and inspires fans of those celebrities to donate.

Plus, it sets a good example. Impressionable kids hear about celebrities and athletes engaging in all sorts of reprehensible behaviour on a daily basis... I think it's an important thing for them to see the other side: their heroes actually doing something valuable and worthwhile.
Hopefully it's being done sincerely, but at least it's a start.

[dissention]

rhymes with a brand of Ketchup and it ain't Heinz :laugh:

Regarding Gates - he and his wife did donate several billion $$$$ into a foundation that has done alot of good - that, of course, does not mean he is personally not a creep :laugh:

That is the only word I will never use. Call it my only glimmer of class, but that word will never come out of my mouth. :laugh:

Gates is so creepy and gross. Probably likes being humiliated in bed, he looks like the type.

[Johnny Stew]

I am, too, I was just speaking from the view that I don't like it when celebrities themselves publicize their contributions. I think Bullock is one of the few truly genuine people in Hollywood.

Ahh, ok... we're in complete agreement then. :nod: :D

[Johnny Stew]

That is the only word I will never use. Call it my only glimmer of class, but that word will never come out of my mouth. :laugh:

As I always say.... everybody draws the line somewhere! :laugh: :xoxo:

[amber]

Gates is so creepy and gross. Probably likes being humiliated in bed, he looks like the type.
um, and i would say right here we're in agreement... :cool:

[estranged4life]

That is the only word I will never use. Call it my only glimmer of class, but that word will never come out of my mouth. :laugh:

Gates is so creepy and gross. Probably likes being humiliated in bed, he looks like the type.

thus each time I see P.H. (Prissy Ho or Paris Hilton) I use it...Fortunately she is only one of about 3 people in the whole word I use that "C" word for...Otherwise the rest of the female population is safe from my hatred filled P.H. must die wrath :thumbsup:

All Gates needs to do to be humilated in bed is to strip and look in a mirror...A dorky naked NERD is what the mirror of truth will reveal!!!

Brian j

[dissention]

All Gates needs to do to be humilated in bed is to strip and look in a mirror...A dorky naked NERD is what the mirror of truth will reveal!!!

Brian j

Unless he's hung like a horse. ;)

[estranged4life]

Unless he's hung like a horse. ;)

more like a Barbie play horse :thumbsup:

Brian "Save a Horse...Kill an asshole" j.

[Johnny Stew]

Unless he's hung like a horse. ;)

Which is why one should never turn their nose up at those dorky little nerds. :nod: ;) :laugh:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Which is why one should never turn their nose up at those dorky little nerds. :nod: ;) :laugh:


Present. :wavey:

[dissention]

Which is why one should never turn their nose up at those dorky little nerds. :nod: ;) :laugh:

:laugh:

*shudders*

I'd take up necrophilia first. :wavey:

[estranged4life]

they all crush easily under the tires of my car :lol: :nod:

Brian "I'm not prejudiced...I hate everyone" j.

[dissention]

more like a Barbie play horse :thumbsup:

Brian "Save a Horse...Kill an asshole" j.

My Little Pony has a better ring to it and appears to be a good indicator of his masculinity.

[estranged4life]

My Little Pony has a better ring to it and appears to be a good indicator of his masculinity.

"My Little Inny" instead of "My Little Pony" (Both sound like MSN Nerdboy Gates)...Damn, my eyes are REALLY getting bad :thumbsup:

Brian "Killing is my business...And Business is good!" j.

[Johnny Stew]

Present. :wavey:

Oh, how you tease.
And then you say, "sorry -- I have a boyfriend."

I think you have a mean-streak, Mr. Curtis! ;) :laugh:

:xoxo:

[strandinthewind]

Oh, how you tease.
And then you say, "sorry -- I have a boyfriend."

I think you have a mean-streak, Mr. Curtis! ;)
:xoxo:

well . . . .If you would make him WORK for it :shrug:

:wavey: :p :wavey: :p :wavey:
:xoxo: :xoxo:

[Johnny Stew]

well . . . .If you would make him WORK for it :shrug:

You mean play hard-to-get?
But I thought Curtis liked the aggressive type! ;)

[strandinthewind]

You mean play hard-to-get?
But I thought Curtis liked the aggressive type! ;)

While I am usure of Curtis' likes - I am sure that no one likes what they can get for free :eek: :xoxo: :nod:

(for the faint of heart - I am joking with Le Stew :xoxo: :xoxo: )

[Johnny Stew]

While I am usure of Curtis' likes - I am sure that no one likes what they can get for free :eek: :xoxo: :nod:

Darling, I may flirt a lot... but don't let that fool you into thinking that I EVER give it away for free. :p

[amber]

While I am usure of Curtis' likes - I am sure that no one likes what they can get for free :eek: :xoxo: :nod:

(for the faint of heart - I am joking with Le Stew :xoxo: :xoxo: )
wait, did you just say no one likes what they can get for free? :confused:

[GODDESS6]

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/03/tsunami.bullock.ap/index.html

Actress makes donation to American Red Cross
Monday, January 3, 2005 Posted: 4:20 PM EST (2120 GMT)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Actress Sandra Bullock has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross to help relief efforts in countries affected by the deadly earthquake and tsunamis in southern Asia and eastern Africa.

Bullock, whose screen credits include "Miss Congeniality," "While You Were Sleeping" and "Speed," contacted the American Red Cross last week, the organization said Monday.

She also donated $1 million after the September 11 terror attacks.

"At this critical time, I am grateful to Sandra Bullock for once again demonstrating her leadership, compassion and belief in our global humanitarian mission," said American Red Cross President and Chief Executive Officer Marsha Evans in a statement. "Sandra continues to enable our lifesaving work and is a model for personal generosity."
how awesome of her, she gets 2 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[ontheEdgeof17]

While I am usure of Curtis' likes - I am sure that no one likes what they can get for free :eek: :xoxo: :nod:

(for the faint of heart - I am joking with Le Stew :xoxo: :xoxo: )


You mean I would rather pay for it? Only when it's cold out and I need someone to come to the house will I pay for it. :laugh: :p

[strandinthewind]

You mean I would rather pay for it? Only when it's cold out and I need someone to come to the house will I pay for it. :laugh: :p
it is called "hiring in" dear :laugh: :p :wavey: :laugh: :p :wavey:

[strandinthewind]

wait, did you just say no one likes what they can get for free? :confused:

yes I did - if someone just puts out all the time - eventually someone they want to appreciate them will not. I did not make that rule up - but I sure have seen it applied :laugh:

sort of like what Stevie said about La Spears and her naked ilk - "if you walk down the street naked everyday (comment a/k/a free) - pretty soon people will stop looking" :laugh:

[ontheEdgeof17]

it is called "hiring in" dear :laugh: :p :wavey: :laugh: :p :wavey:


It's great to have a dictionary as a friend. Now I can sound all technical and hot. :blob2:


GWM seeking to hire in another GWM during the holidays.

[strandinthewind]

It's great to have a dictionary as a friend. Now I can sound all technical and hot. :blob2:


GWM seeking to hire in another GWM during the holidays.

make sure you have exact change otherwise you will over tip :laugh: :laugh:

[dissention]

make sure you have exact change otherwise you will over tip :laugh: :laugh:

That sounds like such a sexual statement, too. :laugh:

[golddustwoman77]

That is just wonderful! I hope more celebrities will get into the giving spirit. I know there is a lot more celebrities out there that has many more millions of dollars to donate than Sandra. They need to get with it! :confused:

[½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®]

"if you walk down the street naked everyday (comment a/k/a free) - pretty soon people will stop looking" :laugh: You got that right. :thumbsup:

[amber]

yes I did - if someone just puts out all the time - eventually someone they want to appreciate them will not. I did not make that rule up - but I sure have seen it applied :laugh:

sort of like what Stevie said about La Spears and her naked ilk - "if you walk down the street naked everyday (comment a/k/a free) - pretty soon people will stop looking" :laugh:
oh, so that's what happened! :laugh:

[77Rumours77]

I wonder how much Paris Hilton donated? :shrug:
One Night In Paris :laugh: :lol: :sorry:
bet she can't even spell Tsunami!

[tynan88]

Bill Gates is a good guy, he may be a dorky nerd, but your just jealour, I bet ya you wouldn;t have a problem being a dorky nerd if you were that rich.

Bill and Melinda have donated billions and billions to charity and although they live a good life seem very genuine people who have a good grounding in reality.

Tynan

[ShangriLaTroubl]

"Leonardo DiCaprio pledged a "sizable" contribution to UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, targeted for aid to devastated areas of Thailand, where his 2000 film "The Beach," was filmed, said a spokesman for the actor."

"NBC and its sister cable networks -- USA, Bravo, Trio, Sci-Fi, MSNBC and CNBC -- plan to simulcast a benefit special on Jan. 15 featuring celebrities and musical performances."

~Associated Press~



Also AOL has given 250,000 and is doing an employee matching program..They will match whatever their employees gives.


Chris

[strandinthewind]

Bill Gates is a good guy, he may be a dorky nerd, but your just jealour, I bet ya you wouldn;t have a problem being a dorky nerd if you were that rich.

Bill and Melinda have donated billions and billions to charity and although they live a good life seem very genuine people who have a good grounding in reality.

Tynan

People here and elsewhere will never see it that way. All they can focus on is Microsoft's cut throat business techniques. I assert all or almost all businesses run themselves that way and almost all people would do the same if given the chance. But, Gates is a billionaire and they are close and easy marks I guess. I am not saying some and even many or mnost things MS did were good - they were not - but that does not negate the Gates' clearly philanthropic gestures. Sadly, most cannot separate the two :cool:

[Lisa1769]

People here and elsewhere will never see it that way. All they can focus on is Microsoft's cut throat business techniques. I assert all or almost all businesses run themselves that way and almost all people would do the same if given the chance. But, Gates is a billionaire and they are close and easy marks I guess. I am not saying some and even many or mnost things MS did were good - they were not - but that does not negate the Gates' clearly philanthropic gestures. Sadly, most cannot separate the two :cool:


I agree with that statement. Being a business owner myself, I have learned I have to be more aggressive. Not only for myself and family but for our employees and their families. If I'm not aggressive then jobs are lost. Plain and simple.

[estranged4life]

People here and elsewhere will never see it that way. All they can focus on is Microsoft's cut throat business techniques. I assert all or almost all businesses run themselves that way and almost all people would do the same if given the chance. But, Gates is a billionaire and they are close and easy marks I guess. I am not saying some and even many or mnost things MS did were good - they were not - but that does not negate the Gates' clearly philanthropic gestures. Sadly, most cannot separate the two :cool:

with Microsoft or his billion's (Sorry, Monetary amounts ya have or materialism doesnt mean **** to me...Never had or will!!!), I just think he's a dork...Plain & simple :nod:

Yes, he contributes to charity...But big fat hairy deal when he contributes millions to a charity and then in turns snubs waitstaff of a resturant who are working for less than minimum wage by not leaving tips.

Brian j.

[Lisa1769]

with Microsoft or his billion's (Sorry, Monetary amounts ya have or materialism doesnt mean **** to me...Never had or will!!!), I just think he's a dork...Plain & simple :nod:

Yes, he contributes to charity...But big fat hairy deal when he contributes millions to a charity and then in turns snubs waitstaff of a resturant who are working for less than minimum wage by not leaving tip.

Brian j.

I agree the with tipping. I was a waitress for about 15 years making $2.25 per hour. It's a hard job trying to please everybody, but I enjoyed. I miss it.
I made good tips but also got stiffed by people who could afford to leave a decent tip. Tight asses!! I always said, everybody needs to wait tables once in their life, I mean a good busy day...and servers would be more appreciated.

[estranged4life]

I agree the with tipping. I was a waitress for about 15 years making $2.25 per hour. It's a hard job trying to please everybody, but I enjoyed. I miss it.

I made good tips but also got stiffed by people who could afford to leave a decent tip. Tight asses!! I always said, everybody needs to wait tables once in their life, I mean a good busy day...and servers would be more appreciated.

when ya have a major family illness, Which saps all your life's saving, You learn to be less materialistic and more giving...So no matter how bad our finances are/were, We ALWAYS left a larger than expected tip for waitstaff.

It's called "karma"...

Brian "Y.D.M.S." j.

[SuzeQuze]

when ya have a major family illness, Which saps all your life's saving, You learn to be less materialistic and more giving...So no matter how bad our finances are/were, We ALWAYS left a larger than expected tip for waitstaff.

It's called "karma"...

Brian "Y.D.M.S." j.

Right. I always tip well too, especially my hair stylist, gotta keep 'em motivated! Hehe. I guess my Mom influenced me because she once worked in a diner. She says to tip extra well at breakfast because everything is so cheap and they work their butts off with coffee refills and all.

[Lisa1769]

when ya have a major family illness, Which saps all your life's saving, You learn to be less materialistic and more giving...So no matter how bad our finances are/were, We ALWAYS left a larger than expected tip for waitstaff.

It's called "karma"...

Brian "Y.D.M.S." j.


Then we have alot in common Brian!! :thumbsup: I cannot stand a materialistic person. Material things are not what matters to me. What matters to me is the goodness I feel in my heart when I give. I don't need to go tell the world I gave and did this wonderful thing. I just can't describe the feeling it gives you when you have helped someone in need. :nod:

[Lisa1769]

Right. I always tip well too, especially my hair stylist, gotta keep 'em motivated! Hehe. I guess my Mom influenced me because she once worked in a diner. She says to tip extra well at breakfast because everything is so cheap and they work their butts off with coffee refills and all.

Good Girl!! :thumbsup: Your mama is a wise woman!! ;)

[strandinthewind]

with Microsoft or his billion's (Sorry, Monetary amounts ya have or materialism doesnt mean **** to me...Never had or will!!!), I just think he's a dork...Plain & simple :nod:

Yes, he contributes to charity...But big fat hairy deal when he contributes millions to a charity and then in turns snubs waitstaff of a resturant who are working for less than minimum wage by not leaving tips.

Brian j.

Well, I would never call giving billions away to charity anything other than pure generosity :shrug:

But, if he is stiffing waitstaff, which could be a wive's tale, that is horible and he should be flogged :mad:

Finally, he is a total dork :laugh:

Hey - two outta three ain't bad :cool:

[estranged4life]

Well, I would never call giving billions away to charity anything other than pure generosity :shrug:

But, if he is stiffing waitstaff, which could be a wive's tale, that is horible and he should be flogged :mad:

Finally, he is a total dork :laugh:

Hey - two outta three ain't bad :cool:


if he gave every penny away personally...Doesn't change my opinion of this dork :thumbsup:

Like I said, Ya can be the first trillionaire in the world, Doesnt mean your life is more precious and should be praised/adored/worshipped over anyone else who may be living on a minimum wage salary.

Brian "Y.D.M.S." j.

[wondergirl9847]

Why do we need to know how much celebrities are giving? That should be a private thing. They are bragging.

[strandinthewind]

Why do we need to know how much celebrities are giving? That should be a private thing. They are bragging.

I think it is the thought that other people will see a famous person giving and will follow suit. It is a proven method of increasing donations. So, I think from that aspect it is a good thing they are sharing this very private matter.

[SuzeQuze]

I think it is the thought that other people will see a famous person giving and will follow suit. It is a proven method of increasing donations. So, I think from that aspect it is a good thing they are sharing this very private matter.

I agree with you, strand. In this case I think it is important that some celebs be more public about giving since there is so much need and they can start a trend of giving.

[estranged4life]

Why do we need to know how much celebrities are giving? That should be a private thing. They are bragging.

happened, Later that same night (late April 19/Early morning April 20) two well known "celebrities" went out of their way to make unscheduled/unannounced appearrances to give from their own pockets (One was a musician who collected money at his show on April 19th and rode on his bus overnight from Iowa to hand deliver the collected money).

Neither were mentioned on national network, But the local stations interviewed 'em and both of 'em did not want any glory for what they did.

Brian j.

[BTFLCHLD]

Linkin Park Creates Disaster Aid Charity

Thursday, December 30, 2004

With memories of a successful summer tour in Southeast Asia still fresh in their minds, the members of Linkin Park are spearheading an effort to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami that have devastated the region. With an initial contribution of $100,000 by the rock act, the newly created organization Music for Relief will directly support American Red Cross programs to provide immediate help and long-term support to those in need.

"We are fortunate to be in a position to help, but this needs to be a broader effort," guitarist Brad Delson says, saying the band will call on fans and peers to join the effort.

"If one of our fans can donate $10, then that's going to help... We are also going to appeal to our musical peers by asking them to donate as well," he adds. "The bottom line is the more we can do, and the quicker we can do it, the more lives we can save."

At deadline, news services were reporting more than 114,000 are confirmed dead in the wake of a tsunami that followed Sunday's 9.0 magnitude earthquake in the depths of the Indian Ocean, off of the coast of Sumatra.

Over the summer, Linkin Park played sold-out stadium shows in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. "The outpouring of emotion from our fans there was overwhelming," Delson admits. "It really affected us."

Linkin Park is no stranger to charity, having donated $500,000 to various charities throughout 2004, according to the band's label, Warner Bros. The group's official Web site includes an "Awareness" section, with links to such organizations as the International Child Abuse Network, the United Way and the Japanese American National Museum.

Delson describes the band's creation of Music for Relief as "our way of giving back to the people who so desperately need it."

Those interested in information about contributing to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, can visit the Music for Relief Web site at www.musicforrelief.org.

[BTFLCHLD]

UK

Cardiff's Millennium Stadium is trying to stage a 'Live Aid' style concert to raise money for the Asian tsunami disaster appeal.

Stadium bosses are in talks with some of the UK's top performers to mount the charity gig on 22 January, but they are working against a tight deadline to get the massive charity gig organised in under three weeks.

"It's going to be tight," said stadium manager Paul Sergeant, adding a team of people from the stadium was working over the bank holiday to try to get the concert plan off the ground.

Talks were going on with "A list acts" including some from Wales to support the concert, said Mr Sergeant, although he refused to name possible acts.

AUST

The Australian entertainment community will rally together to help victims of the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami with an all-star concert and telethon set for Saturday (Jan. 8). Reach Out to Asia will feature performances from the likes of Kasey Chambers and "Australian Idol" winners Guy Sebastian and Casey Donovan in the Forecourt outside of the Sydney Opera House.

Members of five different Australian rock acts -- Jet vocalist Nic Cester, the Living End guitarist Chris Cheney, You Am I guitarist Dave Lane, Spiderbait drummer Mark "Kram" Maher and Dallas Crane bassist Pat Bourke -- will team up to create a one-off supergroup for the show. Noiseworks, the 1980s Jon Stevens-fronted rock act, is also planning to reunite specifically for the event.

Others set to perform include the Dissociatives (Silverchair's Daniel Johns and producer Paul Mac), Killing Heidi, Eskimo Joe, Alex Lloyd, the Whitlams, Scribe and Missy Higgins.

Hosted by Australian television personalities David Koch, Melissa Doyle and Larry Emdur, the Sydney portion of the fundraiser will be broadcast on radio and by all three Australian commercial television networks along with a telethon originating from the Telstra Dome in Melbourne. Proceeds will benefit the victims of the tragedy via the Tsunami Relief Appeal.

Most tickets for the concert are sold out, although a note on the Ticketmaster 7 Web site reports that a limited amount of additional tickets will go on sale tomorrow (Jan. 5).

In related news, a Hong Kong charity event staged Sunday night and broadcast locally by TVB featured Andy Lau, Nicholas Tse, Leon Lai, Aaron Kwok, Leo Koo and Alan Tam and raised more than $6.2 million, according to published reports.

[estranged4life]

Live Aid type of thing happening since there were rumors in the UK late last year of a possible Live Aid 2 that was shot down in flames...Wouldnt be bad if it could be pulled off though :nod:

Brian "Y.D.M.S." j.

[dissention]

UK

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Talks were going on with "A list acts" including some from Wales to support the concert, said Mr Sergeant, although he refused to name possible acts.


He named the acts yesterday. :laugh: U2 (big surprise), Franz Ferdinand, Elton John, Coldplay, and The Darkness.

I hope it happens, every penney helps.

[BTFLCHLD]

'smore info :cool:

NBC, Celebs Step Up Tsunami Aid
Jan 4, 2005, 11:05 AM PT

Hollywood is springing into action in response to the unprecedented tsunami tragedy in Asia.

NBC Universal announced Monday it would air a star-heavy telethon Jan. 15 across all of its network affiliates and cable news stations.

The hourlong telethon will preempt normal Saturday programming for the 8 p.m. time slot and air live on the East Coast and on tape delay elsewhere. The NBC-backed event will run on the network, as well as its cable channels: USA, Bravo, Trio, Sci-Fi, MSBNC and CNBC. NBC-owned Telemundo and Pax will also air the event and Clear Channel will handle the radio broadcast.

The network has yet to announce any of the celebs and musicians participating--the lineup is expected to be finalized this week--but the format is likely to be similar to the massive telethon that was simulcast on dozens of broadcast and cable channels in the wake of 9-11 and raised more than $150 million.

A similar celebrity-driven event last Sunday in China, which included Jackie Chan, raised more than $6.2 million, according to Hong Kong television station TVB.

Meanwhile, several of NBC's local affiliates are holding a separate telethon this Wednesday, which will be fronted by Sarah Jessica Parker, Debra Messing and Téa Leoni.

The death toll from the Dec. 26 earthquake-powered tsunami has passed 150,000 in 12 countries in Asia and Africa.

Individual celebrities are also opening their wallets. Steven Spielberg and his family donated $1.5 million among three charities: Save the Children, CARE, and Oxfam. Sandra Bullock has written a $1 million check to the American Red Cross. And eco-friendly actor Leonardo DiCaprio has pledged a "sizable" contribution to UNICEF to be used toward relief efforts in Thailand. DiCaprio has a particular affinity for Thailand, having filmed much of the 2000 movie The Beach on the now-damaged Thai island of Phi Phi.

The disaster was "devastating, absolutely devastating," DiCaprio said at a news conference Tuesday. "It is a horrific, horrific situation for all involved."

Jay Leno will auction off a Harley-Davidson motorcycle autographed by Tonight Show guests like Nicole Kidman, Matt LeBlanc and Donald Trump, with proceeds going to the Red Cross.

Even infamous American Idol castoff William Hung :lol: has the charity bug, according to Hong Kong's Apple Daily. Per the paper, Hung is selling his albums and posters to raise money for victims of the tragedy.

Not to be outdone by Hung, some more reputable music names have been moved to do their part for victims.

Willie Nelson is headlining a benefit concert Sunday night at the Austin Music Hall. The bill, which will benefit UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders, also includes Patty Griffin, Spoon and Joe Ely.

Across the Pond, Boy George has already laid down vocal tracks for a tune called "Grief Never Grows Old," written by British deejay Mike Read. In addition to the former Culture Club singer, Robin and Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard are among those contributing vocals to the track.

Also in the U.K., an effort is under way to mount a massive Live Aid-style concert at Cardiff Stadium in Wales.

While details are still sketchy on the gig, organizers have targeted Jan. 22 as a possible date for the concert, with offers supposedly out to Coldplay and U2.

SoCal rockers Linkin Park were among the first to throw support behind aid efforts. The band announced last week it had given $100,000 for aid and is teaming with the American Red Cross to set up the Music for Relief fund.

"We are fortunate to be in a position to help, but this needs to be a broader effort--both by our fans and by other musicians," said guitarist Brad Delson.

Donations for Music for Relief can be made at www.musicforrelief.org; for the Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org or call 1-800-HELP-NOW.

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but the format is likely to be similar to the massive telethon that was simulcast on dozens of broadcast and cable channels in the wake of 9-11 and raised more than $150 million.

And we all know what a SCAM that was. :mad:

[wondergirl9847]

I don't understand people. So, I see Brad Pitt giving a billion dollars to a charity so I go "OMG! Brad Pitt gave, I need to give too!"

Stupid. LOL

I see what ya'll are saying, that it increases donations, but WHY do we need to know how much they gave? :shrug:

[strandinthewind]

I don't understand people. So, I see Brad Pitt giving a billion dollars to a charity so I go "OMG! Brad Pitt gave, I need to give to!"

Stupid. LOL

Yes - people react like that. It is time tested and well proven. - right or wrong :shrug: :cool:

[estranged4life]

Lindsey Buckingham should have an online benefit show and play his newer compositions and other ****...

I'm sure no-one here would mind that idea :thumbsup:

Brian j.

[wondergirl9847]

That makes me sad.

[wondergirl9847]

Lindsey Buckingham should have an online benefit show and play his newer compositions and other ****...

I'm sure no-one here would mind that idea :thumbsup:

Brian j.

BRIAN "I came up with one of the greatest ideas known to man" J. FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!

[strandinthewind]

That makes me sad.

Well, it shouldn't :laugh:

Their names in association with this will draw in millions more.

Interestingly, celebrity endorsements span way out of charities. Celebrities are used to sell just about everything. I get that they get paid for those, but the mindset is the same.

Also, I think the celebrities are helping to get this in the public eye and focus that eye on donations.

anyway - food for thought :cool:

[wondergirl9847]

I meant that it's a celebrity world, that makes me sad. :laugh: That people are obsessively driven by what they do. It's ridiculous.

I mean, I'm borderline obsessed with Lindsey/Justin/Keith/Josh/Evan (LMAO!!), but whether they endorse something or not, that doesn't change my mind. If I wanna give to a charity, I will, regardless of what they think.

[BTFLCHLD]

it's not so much the one-upping im interested in seeing...it's the giving...i am thankful "they" are in a position to...and hopefully with enuf one-ups some monetary relief for goods will get through.

i pray for the logisitcs to get situated ASAP...it is so heartwrenching to see these helpless peeps braving the heliblades clawing for a box to feed/water their families.

if the govts can "rebuild" what we take part in blowing up, why cant a bridge/roadway be built/rebuilt to get through to those suffering a natural disaster? :shrug:

bush's and clinton's comments this morning that 'it's up to those who live there on the ground to find a way to get it through' was/is nauseting.

[strandinthewind]

I meant that it's a celebrity world, that makes me sad. :laugh: That people are obsessively driven by what they do. It's ridiculous.

I mean, I'm borderline obsessed with Lindsey/Justin/Keith/Josh/Evan (LMAO!!), but whether they endorse something or not, that doesn't change my mind. If I wanna give to a charity, I will, regardless of what they think.

But - they could bring your focus to it just by lending their name to it. I mean in LB issued a statement saying the wetlands by his property are in need of repair and donations were needed but not a lot of people know about it, you might think about donating, which is more than you could do if you did not know about it :shrug:

As for the celebrity world - it does not bother me :cool:

[estranged4life]

I meant that it's a celebrity world, that makes me sad. :laugh: That people are obsessively driven by what they do. It's ridiculous.

I mean, I'm borderline obsessed with Lindsey/Justin/Keith/Josh/Evan (LMAO!!), but whether they endorse something or not, that doesn't change my mind. If I wanna give to a charity, I will, regardless of what they think.

how I feel, I dont let my like of an "entertainer" affect my opinion on giving/supporting of a cause, Never will.

I think King Diamond had the best thing to ever say that was related to this type of thing: "I keep my personal opinions separated from the fans of my music because I dont want fans to believe in what I believe just because I am in a position to entertain...The fans should make up their own minds and never follow what an entertainer says or supports".


Brian j.

[wondergirl9847]

I totally get what you're saying, Jason. The fact that celebs are well known faces and can put a "face" to a charity that needs help, GREAT!!

This was a HUGE disaster, on TV every minute of the day pretty much, it doesn't need a celebrity "face". People gave, regardless of fame and fortune. :)

[BTFLCHLD]

Stop sending us money, French aid group says
Medecins Sans Frontieres' unusual statement draws criticism

Jan. 4, 2005PARIS - The medical aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) urged donors on Tuesday to stop sending it money for Asian tsunami victims, saying it had collected enough funds to manage its relief effort there.

In an unusual step, the group said it has enough to finance emergency medical aid projects in Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

In a statement on its U.S. website, MSF urged donors to instead contribute to its general Emergency Relief Fund, "which is enabling our quick response to the current disaster in South Asia as well as humanitarian needs in war-torn Darfur, Sudan, and elsewhere in the over 70 countries where MSF is working around the world."

In Europe, the group's branches in France and Germany said they had already raised 40 million euros ($54.4 million) and 20 million euros, respectively.

Undercutting efforts?
The decision surprised other aid groups and drew criticism that it could undercut an unprecedented wave of private giving to provide relief to the region devastated by the Dec. 26 tsunami which has killed at least 140,000 people.

“It’s the first time we are led to take this kind of decision,” MSF Director General Pierre Salignon said.

“This might seem to run counter to the mood of general mobilization, but it’s a question of honesty toward our donors. We don’t want to continue to lobby the public for projects that are already financed,” he said in a statement.

A spokesman for MSF’s German branch, Aerzte Ohne Grenzen, said it had adopted the same policy.

“What shocks me is that you are taking the risk of pulling the carpet under the feet of other aid organizations. Many groups still need more money,” said Jean-Christope Rufin, head of the French aid group Action Contre la Faim (Action against Hunger).

“It’s a bit irresponsible. We’re all in the same boat in humanitarian aid,” Rufin told France 2 television.

'Just the beginning' for other aid groups
Some German agencies said they had no plans to follow suit and privately several said they were shocked by MSF’s decision.

“MSF mainly provides emergency aid, whereas UNICEF stays on. We build schools, carry out vaccination programs and so on. For us this is just the beginning and that’s why we still need donations,” said Astrid Prange of UNICEF Germany, which has received more than 10 million euros in pledges.

“Our experience is -- and our feeling is -- that people want to give to this or nothing. It’s not that they want to give in general,” said Oxfam Germany director Paul Bendix.

Some German aid agencies attributed MSF’s move to its focus on providing short term aid, which is treated differently for tax purposes under German law on charitable donations than long-term development assistance.

A spokesman for the German Protestant church charity Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe, which has also received 10 million euros in pledges, said most German charities had been careful to broadly frame their aid requests so that they were not legally tied to providing specific assistance in one country.

MSF in France said it was committed to use money donated for South Asia only there and not for other crises.

“If a person calls us to make a donation, we will tell them that these programs are already financed and that they can make a donation for a different crisis,” a MSF spokeswoman said.

[GypsySorcerer]

Stop sending us money, French aid group says
Medecins Sans Frontieres' unusual statement draws criticism

Jan. 4, 2005PARIS - The medical aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without Borders) urged donors on Tuesday to stop sending it money for Asian tsunami victims, saying it had collected enough funds to manage its relief effort there.

In an unusual step, the group said it has enough to finance emergency medical aid projects in Sri Lanka and Indonesia.

In a statement on its U.S. website, MSF urged donors to instead contribute to its general Emergency Relief Fund, "which is enabling our quick response to the current disaster in South Asia as well as humanitarian needs in war-torn Darfur, Sudan, and elsewhere in the over 70 countries where MSF is working around the world."

In Europe, the group's branches in France and Germany said they had already raised 40 million euros ($54.4 million) and 20 million euros, respectively.

Undercutting efforts?
The decision surprised other aid groups and drew criticism that it could undercut an unprecedented wave of private giving to provide relief to the region devastated by the Dec. 26 tsunami which has killed at least 140,000 people.

“It’s the first time we are led to take this kind of decision,” MSF Director General Pierre Salignon said.

“This might seem to run counter to the mood of general mobilization, but it’s a question of honesty toward our donors. We don’t want to continue to lobby the public for projects that are already financed,” he said in a statement.

A spokesman for MSF’s German branch, Aerzte Ohne Grenzen, said it had adopted the same policy.

“What shocks me is that you are taking the risk of pulling the carpet under the feet of other aid organizations. Many groups still need more money,” said Jean-Christope Rufin, head of the French aid group Action Contre la Faim (Action against Hunger).

“It’s a bit irresponsible. We’re all in the same boat in humanitarian aid,” Rufin told France 2 television.

'Just the beginning' for other aid groups
Some German agencies said they had no plans to follow suit and privately several said they were shocked by MSF’s decision.

“MSF mainly provides emergency aid, whereas UNICEF stays on. We build schools, carry out vaccination programs and so on. For us this is just the beginning and that’s why we still need donations,” said Astrid Prange of UNICEF Germany, which has received more than 10 million euros in pledges.

“Our experience is -- and our feeling is -- that people want to give to this or nothing. It’s not that they want to give in general,” said Oxfam Germany director Paul Bendix.

Some German aid agencies attributed MSF’s move to its focus on providing short term aid, which is treated differently for tax purposes under German law on charitable donations than long-term development assistance.

A spokesman for the German Protestant church charity Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe, which has also received 10 million euros in pledges, said most German charities had been careful to broadly frame their aid requests so that they were not legally tied to providing specific assistance in one country.

MSF in France said it was committed to use money donated for South Asia only there and not for other crises.

“If a person calls us to make a donation, we will tell them that these programs are already financed and that they can make a donation for a different crisis,” a MSF spokeswoman said.

I was on the Doctors Without Borders website yesterday and was surprised to see that they were requesting that donations be made for different funds besides the tsunami releif. I guess they know what their needs are. :shrug:

[gldstwmn]

I think she is sincere in giving, Unlike most of the other people from Holly-weird.

Way more sincere than our beloved US government, And it's "Oh, so this is a competition to see who gives the most money now among the countries of the world...When at first we only gave 35 million, Hell let's make it 300+ million and the world will forgive us for everything" approach!!

Brian j.

Poppy Bush has some tight business ties in that part of the world. I think he told Jr. that he'd better pony up.

[The Catdancer]

I am, too, I was just speaking from the view that I don't like it when celebrities themselves publicize their contributions. I think Bullock is one of the few truly genuine people in Hollywood.

Too bad she;ll be married to Jesse James of Monster Garage :distress:

[estranged4life]

Too bad she;ll be married to Jesse James of Monster Garage :distress:

on TV that Jesse "Tattooed-Tard" James just married someone :shrug:

[The Catdancer]

on TV that Jesse "Tattooed-Tard" James just married someone :shrug:

Really???? Well, hopefully it's not Sandra. Do you happen to remember what the lady looked like?

[stefan]

Yesterday we had a large charity TV show, where celebrities came to donate and to inspire everyone else to join. There was a huge reaction. Normally I would say: give and be humble enough not to tell the rest of the world. In this case they really act as examples, so this is a very good thing to do.
Formula 1 racing World champion Michael Schumacher decided to give 10 Million Euros. An incredible amount imo, but he sure can afford it too.
FC Bayern Munich, a german soccer club (see my avatar) has announced to create a project: They will establish a school for orphans or an orphanage in Sri Lanka if I remember correctly. The entire project will be organized by the club but not only for now but they announced to take the responsibility for the next 15-20 years. This club is the most antagonizing in Germany. People either hate it completely or love it. The main manager, Uli Hoeness is a very antagonizing man too, so to say the Carne of German football. But when it comes to support people under pressure, he soon is there.
Money can never make up for the losses but these are some examples giving a little hope in this sad situation.
:wavey: