Tiger Woods donating $3 million to Wyclef Jean for Haiti support

[cali]

According to the NY Daily News and Rap Mogul Russell Simmons, Tiger Woods, the World's Greatest Golfer, is establishing a $3 million aid donation consisting of doctors and supplies to Wyclef Jean as part of his Haiti recovery support efforts.

Earlier, Tiger Woods was considering the donation, but in this update, he's done it.

The original Daily News report was that Simmons said "Tiger Woods is working on sending a mobile hospital with 50 EMTs to go set up a triage."

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/abraham/detail??blogid=95&entry_id=55338#ixzz0chBBRUbc

[niyad]

whatever his motives, glad to see him doing it

[zonkers]

5. Tiger always gives big. Way to go Tiger.

[tango-tee]

79. Indeed. n/t

[Swede]

1. Good for him.

nt

[FreakinDJ]

2. Buying a little "Forgiveness" Tiger

[La Lioness Priyanka]

11. why does he have to buy it? its his personal live.

[liquid diamond]

67. His personal life doesn't justify serial adultery.

Anyway, I'm glad he is helping out those in need.

[onlyadream]

75. Look deeper

Something is not right with his mind and we should really feel sorry for him. I wish him the best.

[liquid diamond]

89. Perhaps you are correct.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

88. he doesnt need to justify it to us. its his life. its his business

[rcrush]

92. Why should someone have to justify their adultery?

If you wanna cheat then cheat.

[liquid diamond]

96. Love the nonchalant attitude about infidelity these days.

[jwirr]

80. Exactly, he never claimed to be a saint and the rest is none of our

business. It is between him and the ladies.

[Dappleganger]

16. Haitiens and relief workers don't care where it comes from

as long as it comes!

[CakeGrrl]

31. No, he's ALWAYS been a philanthropist

and the only one who needs to forgive him is his wife and that's none of our beeswax.

[Matariki]

37. +1

[goclark]

77. + 2

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

49. Do you have a link to that? He raises a lot of money...

I've never seen him listed as a big giver.

[madmax]

42. OH fer Christ's sake!

Whatever! It will help the people of Haiti. Damn, this one is for you. 'The optomist the donut sees, the pessimist the hole.'

[femrap]

50. Funny that it took him a few

days to do this...guess his Handlers are a bit slow when it comes to 'sympathy.'

He is doing this solely to get points from the public and to repair his reputation.

Gee, wonder if his buddy, Michael Jordan, is anteing up...a man who doesn't believe in tipping wait staff.

[goclark]

76. He didn't have to give a dime and he did it

His giving to this worthy cause will be helpful and save lives.

[LisaL]

91. What exactly did he do?

His foundation is looking into how he would help, so I personally don't see any evidence he actually donated 3 millions.

[Blue-Jay]

57. You're a real ray of sunshine.

[NikolaC]

71. That is between Tiger and his wife

Tiger is doing a good thing by helping to provide some much needed medical help. It does not matter what some assume his motives are behind his donation, his actions will help a great deal in this tragedy.

[Is It Pointless]

74. Your post begs for forgiveness...

Cynical and disgusting remark. It takes a special breed of person to throw salt on a 3 million dollar donation to people help who are dying and languishing in hell on earth. Or should I ask: is every epicly good thing you do in your life (assuming you've done anything of the sort) merely a coverup or a diversion from past mistakes?

[rcrush]

93. Forgiveness for what?

Cheating on his wife? Who is trying to get to forgive him for that? You?

[undeterred]

3. Very generous of him.

:thumbsup:

I hope many more wealthy celebrities will follow.

[Coventina]

4. That's fantastic! Good for him! n/t

[spanone]

6. good for tiger

[Deep13]

7. That's nice of him.

Once again we see that one does not need to have a great personal life to be moral in public service.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

12. Yup

[femrap]

53. and he has to

PUBLICIZE his 'generosity.'

Tell the world that a rich man who follows a little white ball around cares about others. $3 million is like $100 to me.

He and Michael Jordan could have been such great forces for justice and equality...but they liked living in the rich, elite world and didn't feel rocking the boat was worth it.

They let Nike and other corporations exploit their workers so they could have millions in endorsements.

Sorry...I ain't buying.

[ProfessorGAC]

82. Just Silly

And, pathetically cynical.
GAC

[femrap]

86. What are you....

a prof of golf? Yep, that's a real 'serious' career.

Let's see, he has been reported to make $100 million/year so he gave 3%. Wow...what a dude.

da boyz who give idol status to someone chasing a little white ball need to reassess. I believe you looked in the mirror and said 'silly' and 'pathetic.'

Go chase his balls...

[jakefrep]

83. Get a life.

Just because Tiger or Jordan isn't taking up your obscure pet causes, doesn't mean they don't think beyond themselves.

[femrap]

85. Jordan doesn't tip wait staff...

even Oprah was shocked when he stated this on her show. Yep, real life waiters are my 'pet cause.'

Go chase Tiger's balls. That's a real life!

[hamsterjill]

8. I realize there is probably some "positive press" benefit to him, but

The relief is real and the people of Haiti will have the benefit of his donation. So, good on Tiger for doing this.

Redemption is a tricky road, and only Tiger knows what's truly in Tiger's heart. But he could have done nothing, of course.

[rocktivity]

9. He could have donated directly, of course

but you can't fault him for trying to score credibility points.


rocktivity

[peace13]

14. If it were my 3 million I would want to make sure that is was spent correctly.

He could have made the gift without announcing it but I don't think many people would do that.

[jakefrep]

84. I agree.

[LisaL]

90. He has not announced anything.

Tiger's foundation is saying they are looking into seeing how he would help, so I certainly don't think it's a done deal that he is donating 3 millions and to this particular foundation. As for Russell Simmons, Tiger's foundation hasn't even heard from him.
http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2010/01/tiger_woods_help_haiti_earthquake.php

[highplainsdem]

10. Good for him.

[CBR]

13. Good for Tiger. nt

[Tatiana]

15. Thanks, Tiger.

It doesn't matter why he did it. Many people will benefit from his generosity.

[earth mom]

17. Good to see those with the mega bucks stepping up. nt

[Romulox]

18. Tiger's a good egg. I don't care who he sleeps with. nt

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[TicketyBoo]

69. Really?

Why would you "hope" that Tiger would sleep with anyone?

What's it to you?

Quite frankly, I would hope that he would find someone he wants to be faithful to. That's what I would hope for him (and everyone else, for that matter).

[NikolaC]

72. He is offering much needed assistance

I don't know the man personally, only what I have read about him (which I personally do not care for). That aside, he is helping to provide much needed help to Haiti. So what if he made his fortune in golf and this could be "pocket" change to him? He is DOING SOMETHING and they are in desperate need for any kind of help that they can get. To me, helping the people of Haiti is the bottom line and I don't give a rat's ass if the help comes from a man who may or may not be a serial adulterer (which is no one's business but him and his wife).

[Tommy_Carcetti]

19. At this point, motives are irrelevant.

But the aide that money can get to people in need is not.

[Raster]

27. Hear! Hear!

[DisgustedInMN]

20. WTG, Tiger n/t

[dipsydoodle]

22. Yes - WTG

:thumbsup:

[regnaD kciN]

21. Said Tiger...

..."I'm hoping to give my donation to Jean Wyclef personally. I understand she's hot!" ;-)

[femrap]

56. ...

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :spray:

[TicketyBoo]

70. .

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyclef_Jean

[bullwinkle428]

23. $3 million more than that rat bastard Limbaugh will ever give.

[lpbk2713]

39. True that.

OxyRush tries to take away from them with his constant line of drivel.

[NikolaC]

73. + 1,000

:applause:

[Ganja Ninja]

24. Good for him.

He's not known for being much of a philanthropist. For a guy who's almost as rich as Bill Gates he needed to step up. This will go a long way to rebuilding his public image:headbang: :yourock: :applause:

[Walk away]

33. Tiger Woods is one of the most generous givers in America.

You really have that VERY WRONG. In 2007 Tiger Woods gave $9.5 million to organisations including the Tiger Woods Learning Center funded by the Tiger Woods Foundation. Even more in 2008 and 2009.

<http://www.looktothestars.org/news/221-oprah-tops-celebrity-philanthropy-a-list>

It's really sad that this man has to be constantly slandered by people just because he is successful.

[femrap]

60. Successful at what?

:wtf: has he done? Cured Cancer? Ended worker exploitation in Nike plants overseas?

He chases a little white ball around. As Mark Twain said: "Golf is a good walk ruined."

Funny how he funnels his around all of his 'foundations.'

Tiger Woods is not an enlightened individual. He never stands up for those treated unfairly. His wife can't go to Augusta...he doesn't care. Just so he can play there, who cares?

No, this dude doesn't care. Why do DUers love him? I don't get it.

[11 Bravo]

48. You probably ought to familiarize yourself with your subject before posting.

Tiger has given milions to charity over the years.

[femrap]

59. With a bunch of

stupid, willfully ignorant people who enjoy seeing Nikes being made by exploited workers.

Un-fucking-believable crap from progressives.

[Brewman_Jax]

25. At least he gave willingly

and didn't have to be called from vacation and shamed like some other scumbags.

[cbdo2007]

26. That's the Tiger we all remember and love. Thanks Tiger!!

[erpowers]

28. Good For Him

It is nice to see that he has donated something.

[JBoy]

29. Thanks for the $1.5m, Elin!

[nykym]

30. Well tiger has bested

that wonderful entertainment company Disney who could only spare $100,000.00

[file83]

36. Are you kidding me? Disney really only donated $100,000?

That's weak sauce. Those rich CEO's are the greediest breed.

[Shallah Kali]

54. US Chamber of Congress lists of corps donating to help Haiti - link

http://www.uschamber.com/bclc/haiti_corporatedonations.htm

The Walt Disney Co. $100,000 to the American Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund

[femrap]

61. But, but, but, but .....

the poor widdle shareholders. We are responsible to the wealthy shareholders...isn't Tiger one of them?

[Old and In the Way]

32. Impressive.

Too bad he won't issue a public challenge to Rush to match it.

[ljm2002]

34. God for him!

I don't care what else is going on with him - he's doing the right thing and being very generous.

[Jennicut]

35. It is the right thing to do and he has always given to charities

I could care less about his personal issues right about now.

[malaise]

38. Good move Tiger n/t

[arthritisR_US]

40. Bravo! :-) n/t

[Cali_Democrat]

41. Tiger!!!

I love ya man!! Get back on the golf course soon!

[flamingdem]

43. Check Smoking Gun website for some facts on the Yele Foundation

Looks like it's questionable, they are using the money for non Haiti things like rent of music studios etc., their IRS troubles tell the tale. Sad.

[phusion]

44. Maybe before the quake?

Yele was, among other things, promoting Haitian culture and these programs probably included things like benefit concerts and the like. To say that they are using the money in response to the quake on these sort of things is questionable, IMO.

[laughingliberal]

45. Good job! nt

[bigwillq]

46. Cool.

Good for Tiger, and all the others who have donated. :thumbsup:

[fishwax]

47. good on ya, Tiger

:toast:

[alsame]

51. Good for him and good for Haiti. nt

[alsame]

52. dupe.

[roamer65]

58. I could care less about Tiger's personal life.

To quote Abrahm Lincoln, "Show me a man without vice, and I'll show you a man without virtue."

Good on 'ya, Tiger.

[pleah]

62. K&R You rock Tiger!

I don't care what your personal life is like, that is your business. :)

[leftygolfer]

63. This is actually not quite true

Tiger will be doing something, but not what Russell Simmons had tweeted.

http://abcnews.go.com/Business/HaitiEarthquake/tiger-woods-sending-mobile-hospital-haiti-waiting-make/story?id=9576126

But good on him for doing something.

[Skittles]

64. THANK YOU TIGER!!!

:thumbsup:

[LatteLibertine]

65. Good going Tiger

and some reports are saying Yele is being investigated. Last I heard they give about 70% of donations received.

Better than the United Way use to do at ten cents on the dollar.

[lebkuchen]

66. It's fortunate he can move beyond his personal issues

to this worthy cause of abject desperation.

[LisaL]

68. Just because Russell Simmons tweeted it, doesn't make it so.

"Russell Simmons now admits he jumped the gun when he said Tiger Woods was donating $3 million to help out Haiti -- but really, that's the least of Tiger's troubles."

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/page/2/#ixzz0cl5GsMj5

[vssmith]

78. After thing normalize--maybe he could talk Nike into locating factories there

[Dr.Phool]

81. Good for him.

[tonysam]

87. He needs to save the money for his divorce case. n/t

[rcrush]

94. I guess its less money for her to get in the divorce

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[Imagevision]

97. Yeah right! Tiger gives BIG... just ask the girls...?