Sandra Bullock donated $1 million to Doctors Without Borders.

[jillan]

:toast: What an awesome lady!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/16/sandra-bullock-gives-1-mi_n_425756.html

LOS ANGELES — Sandra Bullock said Friday she donated $1 million toward Haitian earthquake relief, and Madonna announced she gave $250,000 toward the effort as celebrity aid continued to pour into the devestated country.

Bullock's contribution went to Doctors Without Borders' emergency operations in Port-Au-Prince, where three of the organization's existing facilities were damaged by the magnitude 7.0 quake.

"I wanted to ensure that my donation would be used immediately to meet the needs of the Haitian people affected by this catastrophic event," said Bullock in a statement.

Madonna's gift was to Partners In Health, a longtime medical provider in Haiti.

"I urge all of my friends and fans around the world to join me collectively to match my contribution or give in any way you can," she said. "We must act now."

Earlier Friday, Not On Our Watch, an advocacy and grantmaking group founded by George Clooney, Brad Pitt and others, donated $1 million to Partners in Health.

The international Red Cross estimates 45,000 to 50,000 people were killed in the earthquake, which devastated the Caribbean nation on Tuesday.

[dorktv]

1. well darn, now my $50 a month seems lame.

[Hello_Kitty]

2. And my $10 from my unemployment check is even lamer, but we did what we could.

Thank you for your generosity! :toast:

[Skittles]

8. HEY

do not put down ANY contributon - everyone give what they can and that's all we can do!!!

[gateley]

10. Thats right. Bill Clinton said 'even if it's a dollar, two dollars..." nt

[Skittles]

15. damn straight - it all counts

:D

[gateley]

17. I know the "just a dollar or two dollars" I spend leads to an empty wallet pretty fast!

Works the other way, too! :hi:

[Skittles]

20. I think that's what makes it more poignant

people sparing what little they have for people who have nothing

[dorktv]

18. Yours is way more impressive than mine.

41And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

42And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

43And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:

44For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

[jillan]

4. Well - are you a gorgeous actress that currently has 2 hit films?

Didn't think so - about the 2 films anyway.
Your $50/month is HUGE!!!!!!!!!

[dorktv]

12. Well no.

I just have been giving to Kiva.org instead.

[Skittles]

7. you don't look at it that way

your "lame" contribution, along with the "lame" contribution of millions of others, surpasses even celebrity contributions - yes INDEED

[Shell Beau]

13. No amount is lame. Every little bit helps.

Obviously we can't all give a million, and I admire anyone giving what they can, especially in these hard times.

[jillan]

16. +1

[niyad]

22. very dollar helps, don't ever forget that.

[nadinbrzezinski]

24. What is her income? What is yours

it's all perspective... and they need every cent they can gather.

[Faygo Kid]

3. She's a good egg.

I have done what I could. Not a million dollars, but heartfelt nonetheless. Good for her.

[jillan]

5. She is - even her movie The Blind Side makes a wonderful statement about how we are all equal.

Well....it's not HER movie...but you know what I mean....

[BootinUp]

11. she's terriffic in that movie. nt

[HBravo]

6. This is one organization that I always donate to.

I am not even in the realm of Sandra. Nor shall I ever be. Good for her.:bounce:

[gateley]

9. They both chose EXCELLENT, very deserving charities! Good on them!! nt

[Shell Beau]

14. Sandra Bullock has always been a fave of mine. She just seems

like a likable gal. And good on her. She puts her money where her mouth is. Everyone should give if and what they can.

[madmax]

19. Just hate those Hollywood libruls.

I've always like Sandra Bullock not only is she a funny lady, she has a great big good heart. :loveya:

[winyanstaz]

21. I think she is one fine lady.

[jmondine]

23. She donated ten times as much to relief as Wells Fargo