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Sandra Bullock donates $1 million for Japan relief
The Scoop ^ | 3-17-11

Posted on 03/17/2011 1:51:37 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic

dra Bullock has donated $1 million to the Red Cross for Japan disaster relief, her rep confirms to Scoop. While other celebrities have made various gestures to encourage donation and raise money, this is the largest known donation made by a celebrity since the 9.0 magnitude earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.

This isn't the first time that Bullock has risen to the occasion charitably. She was honored for her contributions in rebuilding a New Orleans public school after Hurricane Katrina and last year donated $1 million for earthquake victims in Haiti.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: charity; earthquake; japan; redcross
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To: Venturer
"Where is Hanoi Jane’s."

On urinal targets around here.

61 posted on 03/17/2011 2:57:20 PM PDT by OldEagle
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To: al baby

Yeah,I agree. I never put out press releases when I give away my millions.


62 posted on 03/17/2011 2:58:25 PM PDT by heye2monn
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To: afraidfortherepublic

God Bless her for her generosity.

Way to go Sandra, I always thought you were a sweetheart.


63 posted on 03/17/2011 2:59:34 PM PDT by SZonian (July 27, 2010. Life begins anew.)
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To: fish hawk
I've been trying to find out just how much of the money that is given to the Red Cross is going to the cause and what percentage is drained off for the salaries of the money sucking administration.

A Red Cross spokeslady on Bill O'Reilly's show last night claimed that only 9 cents of every dollar goes to administration.

I find this hard to believe, but that's just me. I'd like to see that audited.

64 posted on 03/17/2011 2:59:34 PM PDT by Ole Okie
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To: patriot08

I’ve never been a fan of Bullock; I’ve said more than once that I think she’s one of the most overrated actors out there. However, I don’t think she comes close to the obnoxiousness, personally, of so many Hollywood types.

Give credit where credit is due. Her money is just as green as anyone else’s, and you are not the arbiter of everyone’s soul.


65 posted on 03/17/2011 3:07:43 PM PDT by workerbee (We're not scared, Maobama -- we're pissed off!)
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To: patriot08

I don’t see it...a word search for Christian on that page only comes up with...

“Her favorite perfume is Dune, by Christian Dior.”


66 posted on 03/17/2011 3:14:59 PM PDT by kanawa (Obama - "The only people who don't want to disclose the truth are people with something to hide.")
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To: vpintheak

Exactly. I respect libs who put their money where their mouth is instead of asking other people to donate when they themselves are rich enough to provide large financial sums.


67 posted on 03/17/2011 3:16:33 PM PDT by max americana
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To: patriot08

I’m sure she quietly supports causes at home. Besides, it’s her money and she can do with it as she pleases.


68 posted on 03/17/2011 3:17:32 PM PDT by rabidralph ((Mu)Barack must go!)
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To: LibertarianLiz

Hilarious movie! Yes, she has always been one of my favorites, even when she was the annoying cop in Judge Dredd or whatever that Stallone movie was.


69 posted on 03/17/2011 3:18:44 PM PDT by rabidralph ((Mu)Barack must go!)
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To: patriot08

“...she proved she didn’t have much sense when...”
“It might even get you more publicity for your cheesy movies..”

Bullock just donated a large amount of money to a hurting people. And she’s done it several times before. She serves as a shining example to us all but especially (one hopes) to wealthy leftists: She backs her compassion up with her pocketbook.

She seems sincere, and kind, and her actions reflect that. Maybe you should ease up a little on the insults and give her the benefit of the doubt..


70 posted on 03/17/2011 3:26:02 PM PDT by ladyrustic
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To: vpintheak

Getting rid of that POS Jesse James and now this? Her stock is rising, IMHO.


71 posted on 03/17/2011 3:35:52 PM PDT by llevrok (SEIU? STFU.)
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To: chicken head
i think she donated 1 mil. to haiti also- she must have plenty money

I suspect she would do something like this on a level appropriate to her income should she be a regular 8-5 worker like most of us.

72 posted on 03/17/2011 3:39:30 PM PDT by llevrok (SEIU? STFU.)
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To: unixfox
Paging Michael Moore.

Word is he's broke due to the lack of success of his last 2 or 3 "movies". We may need to do a FR fund raiser for him soon. (ha!)

73 posted on 03/17/2011 3:41:41 PM PDT by llevrok (SEIU? STFU.)
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To: guerito1

‘I don’t agree with her liberal politics’

You must have good sources, I have just spent 20 minutes googling her politics and nobody seems to have a clue. An earlier comment here was that she was Jewish, but her mother’s father worked in Hitler’s rocket program, so I doubt that.


74 posted on 03/17/2011 3:49:54 PM PDT by Lucius Cornelius Sulla (Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable -- Daniel Webster)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Too bad that she sent it to the Red Cross.

First, they will see what new computers they need, then buy a bunch of business class airline seats to Japan.

Once arriving, they will puruse the big car isle at Hertz for some Land Rovers or such, gas up and go to their Ritz hotels, a few hundred miles from the action.

Once the Red Cross blows through her money, the Red Cross will be able to deliver 1000 cold Happy Meals to the stricken.

She should have given, like I did, to the Salvation Army fund!


75 posted on 03/17/2011 3:53:02 PM PDT by Noob1999 (Loose Lips Sink Ships)
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To: Ole Okie

..................... 9 cents of every dollar goes to administration..............................

Define Administration! Is that the CEO, the Assistant, and maybe the CFO, and their HQ office and autos, and perks?

Or is that everyone who is not directly giving field care?

I’ll call BS!


76 posted on 03/17/2011 3:59:37 PM PDT by Noob1999 (Loose Lips Sink Ships)
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To: Noob1999

You may be correct. Why don’t you link to the audit?


77 posted on 03/17/2011 4:09:17 PM PDT by Lucius Cornelius Sulla (Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable -- Daniel Webster)
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To: al baby

Could be that her donation might make other celebs come forth.

She isn’t trying to buy your respect, anyway, so no big loss to her.


78 posted on 03/17/2011 4:10:20 PM PDT by lonestar (It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
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To: lonestar

No one can buy my respect. It has to be earned.


79 posted on 03/17/2011 4:14:34 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom!!! <sarc>)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

She is a classy lady. Good job, Sandra!


80 posted on 03/17/2011 4:16:02 PM PDT by GatorGirl (Eschew Socialism!)
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