FORT SAM HOUSTON - Months after visiting a military hospital and promising to help families of wounded U.S. soldiers, actor Denzel Washington has come through in a big way.
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Washington gave one of the biggest donations ever made to Fisher House Foundation Inc., which operates guest facilities for families with loved ones recuperating in military hospitals, an official at the nonprofit said Wednesday.
"Denzel and his wife, Pauletta, did send us a check with their donation," said James Weiskopf of Rockville, Md., the foundation's vice president for communications.
"While we do not disclose the amount of a donation without approval from the donor, we can acknowledge that it is one of the most significant received in our history," Weiskopf said.
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I think it's funny (not as in haha funny but sad/odd funny) how a big movie star has a heart and gives a huge donation to help our troops and almost nobody reports it.
Posted by Muddy at June 10, 2005 11:00 AM | TrackBackActually, I'm not sure how many celebs actually do *those* specific things but the USO has always been very active in supporting our troops (as you well know). The USO consists of such celebrity volunteers as: Gary Sinise, Toby Keith, Herb Jefferson (Battlestar Galactica 1978 - the only TRUE Battlestar Galactica, BTW - sorry, had to throw that in there.:-P ), James Avery....as well as others.
Also, there's an organization "America Supports You" which consists of celebs such as Dennis Miller, and Phyllis Diller. There are tons of other organizations, I'm sure (with or without celebrity support). One of these days (hopefully very soon, I can sit down and give you some links to post....whether celebrities are involved or not. I just thought of another one but I'll have to look it up later to verify the name.
Posted by: mrs. muddy at June 10, 2005 12:46 PM