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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsLeonardo DiCaprio Gives $1M to Protect Elephants
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/leonardo-dicaprio-gives-1m-to-protect-elephants.html
Megan, selected from Mother Nature Network
May 13, 2014
1:02 pm
Following up on a $3 million grant he made to protect ocean habitats earlier this year, Leonardo DiCaprio has flexed the financial power of his environmental foundation yet again with a $1 million gift to save elephants. The money, announced at a benefit honoring Save the Elephants Founder and CEO Dr. Iain Douglas-Hamilton, will directly fund initiatives on the ground to curb poaching threats throughout the world.
Elephant poaching is a brutal crisis, with more than 30,000 elephants killed last year alone, DiCaprio said in a statement. The decimation of these animals is something we have the power to stop, and the Elephant Crisis Fund is a crucial part of the solution. I am honored to support them and recognize Dr. Douglas-Hamilton for his lifelong commitment to protecting this species.
Despite not attending the gala, DiCaprios massive gift proved to be an inspiring force rallying those at the Malibu event to match the donation by raising another $1 million.
The only future for elephants is for governments, organizations and individuals to join together in their support. What we have seen in Los Angeles has given us greater hope than ever, as a generous donation by the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation was matched by this astonishing community, said Douglas-Hamilton.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Gives $1M to Protect Elephants (Original Post)
Omaha Steve
May 2014
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ladjf
(17,320 posts)1. Good man! We need many more of the fortunate and talented people to help life on Earth. nt
leftyladyfrommo
(18,864 posts)2. Good for Him! n/t
dhill926
(16,309 posts)3. he's a good one….
frogmarch
(12,153 posts)4. He also supports and gives to
ocean conservation efforts.
Good man!
xchrom
(108,903 posts)5. du rec.
AnneD
(15,774 posts)6. I read an article....
about famous people living below their means. He was one of the top. He said that he wanted to donate his money to worthwile causes. I think Leonardo speaks.