2008 Woodie Awards
Celebrities assist in tsunami relief
Danielle Rue
Issue date: 1/25/05 Section: Entertainment
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The 9.0 magnitude earthquake that forced 500 mph ripples across the Indian Ocean on Dec. 26, 2004 was devastating. With the death toll now up to 212,000, many organizations around the world have been donating money, food and supplies to the victims and their families. Also, some celebrities and professional athletes are stepping up to the plate. Teri Hatcher, Charlize Theron, Kate Winslet and many others have taken their clothes off for the victims.
Yes thatʼs right, theyʼve donated their clothing to be auctioned off in a fundraiser called "Clothes Off Our Back" which was created by Jane Kaczmarek, who plays the mother on "Malcolm In The Middle." Armani, Donna Karan and Escada are just a few of the designers that have been donated, many of which were worn on the red carpet. The auction will be going on until Jan. 30, with almost all of the profits going to the UNICEF Tsunami Relief Fund.
News reports and articles mention the total donations of many celebrities and athletes. According to the Associated Press, actress Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to the Red Cross for the tsunami victims in Asia, which she had also done following Sept. 11, 2001. The rock band Linkin Park donated $100,000 to start the Red Cross Relief fund. Oscar-Winning actors Michael Douglas and Jeremy Irons handdelivered a check for approximately $26,000, which was accumulated through a Hollywood fundraiser, to Thailandʼs Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra.
Pop singer and actress Hilary Duff is donating a portion of ticket sales from her upcoming soldout tour. Singer Celine Dion will donate approximately $1 million from her special Motherʼs Day Concert to the relief fund. Also, there are many fundraisers that will donate money to the relief fund. On Jan 29. in Calgary, the Concert for Tsunami Relief will feature Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, Chantal Kreviazuk, Bruce Cockburn and more. Celebrities arenʼt the only ones being generous in this time of need. According to the Associated Press many professional athletes have stepped up to the plate as well. NBA players Kobe Bryant (27 points), Bob Sura (20), and Tracey McGrady (26) all donated $1,000 per point scored. Jermaine OʼNeal was part of this too, scoring 32 points, and he donated $55,000. Jalen Rose scored 21 points but increased his donated also, to $44,000.
Yes thatʼs right, theyʼve donated their clothing to be auctioned off in a fundraiser called "Clothes Off Our Back" which was created by Jane Kaczmarek, who plays the mother on "Malcolm In The Middle." Armani, Donna Karan and Escada are just a few of the designers that have been donated, many of which were worn on the red carpet. The auction will be going on until Jan. 30, with almost all of the profits going to the UNICEF Tsunami Relief Fund.
News reports and articles mention the total donations of many celebrities and athletes. According to the Associated Press, actress Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to the Red Cross for the tsunami victims in Asia, which she had also done following Sept. 11, 2001. The rock band Linkin Park donated $100,000 to start the Red Cross Relief fund. Oscar-Winning actors Michael Douglas and Jeremy Irons handdelivered a check for approximately $26,000, which was accumulated through a Hollywood fundraiser, to Thailandʼs Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra.
Pop singer and actress Hilary Duff is donating a portion of ticket sales from her upcoming soldout tour. Singer Celine Dion will donate approximately $1 million from her special Motherʼs Day Concert to the relief fund. Also, there are many fundraisers that will donate money to the relief fund. On Jan 29. in Calgary, the Concert for Tsunami Relief will feature Sarah McLachlan, Barenaked Ladies, Chantal Kreviazuk, Bruce Cockburn and more. Celebrities arenʼt the only ones being generous in this time of need. According to the Associated Press many professional athletes have stepped up to the plate as well. NBA players Kobe Bryant (27 points), Bob Sura (20), and Tracey McGrady (26) all donated $1,000 per point scored. Jermaine OʼNeal was part of this too, scoring 32 points, and he donated $55,000. Jalen Rose scored 21 points but increased his donated also, to $44,000.
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