The California wildfires have been devastating to everyone, but it’s especially hitting home for Hollywood stars. In an effort to help, Gwen Stefani has decided to donate all proceeds from tonight’s concert in San Diego to victims of the wildfires.
Stefani grew up in Orange County and says she considers CA home. Instead of sitting back and watching, Stefani said she wanted to do something helpful for these victims.
“When I heard about the devastation of the fires, at first I felt I should cancel my show out of respect, but then it occurred to me there might be a more useful solution,” she said in a radio interview Monday.
Stefani will give her proceeds to the San Diego Foundation, a local charity which helps distribute funds amongst those who need them.
“We applaud the generosity of Gwen Stefani in dedicating her upcoming concert to support the San Diego Foundation’s After-the-Fires Fund 2007, which will help the Foundation help San Diego,” San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders said.
Other famous celebrities are also using their exposure to help raise funds and spread awareness for the wildfires.
David Beckham, of the LA Galaxy, will host a star-studded, fund raising soccer tournament on Nov. 4 in order to raise more money. Actors Anthony LaPaglia, Jimmy Jean-Louis and Costas Mandylor, as well as several former World Cup players, will join in Beckham’s efforts.
Good for Stefani and Beckham! With all the celebrities crowded in Hollywood, I hope we see more of these fund raising events! California needs all the help it can get right now.
Via: E! Online
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Gwen, I think you are a funky, cool, sexy chick. I love you’re style and happen to care about the world around me. Let me know what I can do. Did I mention that Im especially fond of fire fighters? Well I am. Keep rocking and making babies with that hunk of yours. Its all about family.
XOXO
Sherrie, Maryland.
Sherrie N