All articles tagged with #charity donation
Originally Published 17 hours ago — by BBC
On the day David Bowie died in 2016, his son Duncan Jones donated £10,116 to Binley Woods village hall's car park fund in his father's memory, after a long correspondence with a local fan, Norman Miller, who had hoped Bowie would perform there.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Yahoo
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis donated their personal belongings to The Baby Bank to celebrate its 10th anniversary, highlighting their involvement in charitable activities during Christmas, including previous visits and donations to support families in need.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Yahoo
Taylor Swift donated over $2 million during the holidays, including $1 million each to Feeding America and the American Heart Association, in honor of her father’s health struggles, and also supported MusiCares to aid the music community.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Vulture
Nate Bargatze is still explaining his Emmys money bit, where he intended to donate money to the Boys & Girls Club if winners took longer than 45 seconds to accept their awards. He initially thought studios would cover the cost, but ended up donating $250,000 himself, which he hadn't planned to do, and is now clarifying his intentions behind the joke.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Worcester Telegram
Dr. Linda Diane True-Madore, a naturopathic doctor who practiced in Newton, NH, passed away at age 68. She was educated at Bastyr University and had a long career in natural health before retiring and moving to Florida with her husband. She is survived by her family and friends, and a private service will be held. Donations in her memory can be made to Disabled American Veterans.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by SlashFilm
Nate Bargatze hosted the 2025 Emmys with a poorly received and controversial bit involving a donation counter and rushed speeches, which distracted from the celebration of winners and the event's overall joy. Despite his intentions to support charity, the segment was seen as awkward and unfunny, overshadowing heartfelt moments from winners like Hannah Einbinder, Cristin Milioti, and Noah Wyle. The ceremony was marred by uneven timing and unrestrained presenter speeches, but many winners still managed to shine and enjoy their moment.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Barron's
Warren Buffett donated $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock to five charities, primarily the Gates Foundation, as part of his annual philanthropic giving, with the majority of his wealth now directed towards these causes and his estate planned for further charitable use.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
A Los Angeles woman, Ksenia Khavana, was arrested in Russia on suspicion of high treason after allegedly donating $51.80 to a Ukrainian charity in the United States. She was initially detained for 'petty hooliganism' before being charged with treason, which can carry a life sentence in Russia. Khavana's employer, Ciel Spa CEO Isabella Koretz, revealed that Khavana had gone to Russia to visit family and had worked at the spa for 8 years. The U.S. State Department has a "Do Not Travel" advisory for Americans heading to Russia, citing wrongful detention as a risk.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Arrowhead Pride
Travis and Jason Kelce address the tragic events of the Super Bowl parade in Kansas City ahead of their podcast episode, expressing their condolences and gratitude towards the community and first responders. They encourage donations to the Chiefs Emergency Response Fund, which has already received significant contributions, and plan to further support the cause through their podcast community.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
The Kansas City Chiefs and the United Way have established the #KCStrong Fund to aid shooting victims and their families, as well as invest in violence prevention and response organizations. Travis Kelce matched Taylor Swift's $100,000 donation to the victims through his charity, the Eighty-Seven & Running Foundation, via a GoFundMe page. The fund drive, initiated by friends of the Reyes family, has exceeded its $100,000 goal. Swift's donation was directed to the family of Elizabeth Lopez-Galvan, who lost her life in the shooting. Patrick and Brittany Mahomes have visited the Reyes family at Children’s Mercy Hospital, where their two daughters, aged 8 and 10, are being treated. Two juveniles have been charged in connection with the mass shooting.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Tonight
Travis Kelce's charity, Eighty-Seven & Running, donated $100,000 to the Reyes family, whose two daughters were shot at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade. The donation will cover the girls' medical expenses and contribute to their college funds. The family stated that the girls are making good progress in their recovery. Kelce's girlfriend, Taylor Swift, also donated $100,000 to a GoFundMe in memory of a shooting victim. Two juveniles have been charged in the shooting and are currently held on gun-related charges and for resisting arrest. The investigation into the mass shooting, which left 23 victims, is ongoing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
A Minnesota woman, Kelly Witter, has been receiving Target packages mistakenly delivered to her for the past year. In the span of four days, she received 140 packages, totaling approximately $3,000 worth of items. Despite reaching out to Target multiple times, the issue persisted. Target has apologized, stopped the shipments, and arranged for the mistaken packages to be picked up. They are also donating the mistakenly shipped glasses to charity and offering Witter a gift card for the inconvenience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
David Harbour expresses excitement to return to the set of "Stranger Things" as production could resume in a couple of days following the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Harbour also made a surprise donation of $100,000 to the charity Feeding America and discussed the significance of the strike and the new contract for up-and-coming actors. He hopes to take Hopper's strength, courage, dedication, and powerful love for family and justice with him beyond the series.