The $100 million in famine relief raised by Live Aid in 1985, was used to buy weapons and crush the opposition in Ethiopia’s civil war.
When Cristiano Ronaldo was asked to donate his cleats for a charity…
When Cristiano Ronaldo was asked to donate his cleats for a charity auction benefiting 10-year old Erik Ortiz Cruz, who had a brain disorder that can cause 30 seizures a day, he instead paid the whole $83K for his surgery.
Socks are among the most needed items at homeless…
Socks are among the most needed items at homeless shelters, yet among the least-often donated.
In 1986, the United Way released 1.5 million balloons into the…
In 1986, the United Way released 1.5 million balloons into the Cleveland sky to raise money for charity. The balloons were so thick that Coast Guard helicopters couldn’t reach an overturned boat, resulting in the death of two fishermen.
In 2010 George Lucas said “I’m dedicating the majority of my wealth…
In 2010 George Lucas said “I’m dedicating the majority of my wealth to improving education. It is the key to the survival of the human race.” Two years later, Lucas sold Lucasfilm Ltd. to Disney for $4.05B and donated the proceeds to a charity that focuses on education.
Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell gave their entire salaries from…
Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell gave their entire salaries from the movie “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassius” to Heath Ledger’s daughter.
A group of women called “The 9 Nanas” kept a secret for decades that not even their husbands…
A group of women called “The 9 Nanas” kept a secret for decades that not even their husbands knew about. For 30 years, they met at 4am and anonymously paid bills and bought clothes for people in need. Each care package came with a homemade pound cake and a note that read “Somebody loves you”.
A man diagnosed with terminal liver cancer used his life savings to have a road built…
A man diagnosed with terminal liver cancer used his life savings to have a road built in his home village for tourism and trade instead of trying to beat cancer.
Milton Hershey being unable to have children founded the Milton…
Milton Hershey being unable to have children founded the Milton Hershey School for orphans in 1909. He donated 30% of all future Hershey profits. It now has 7 billion in assets, and continues to serve orphans in financial need. Milton also prohibited it’s use in any advertising.
Howard Lutnick donated more than $65 million to Haverford College because when he lost both his parents…
Howard Lutnick donated more than $65 million to Haverford College because when he lost both his parents to cancer the college was understanding and let him go tuition-free all 4 years.