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Do You Know How Much These Celebrities Spend On Charity? Find Out Here!

We all know how many cars our favorite celebrity owns or how many luxurious mansions they have bought. But we hardly keep tab of the countless charitable organizations they are attached too, the many millions they spend within these organizations, and how deeply they are involved with the causes. Celebrities are creative people, who are considered to be more sensitive than us lesser mortals. Often, their lives have started in the dark, dingy bylines of big cities.

Some of them really struggled hard to reach the place where they are now in life which is the reason that they understand the need to donate to various causes and organizations for the greater good. In fact, many of them feel it is their social responsibility to do so. Also, it can often inspire their fans to do the same. We emulate these stars and do what they do all the time, so why not give back just like them? Did you know some of the richest celebrities also happen to be the most generous people around? Here is our list of six such celebrities who are known for being extremely generous when it comes to donating to charitable causes.

Oprah Winfrey

It comes as no surprise that this dynamic lady would be featured at the top of this post. Oprah’s life started on a wrong note. She endured physical abuse throughout her childhood and younger years. However, despite all the hardships, she has come this far and has built an impressive empire in the media industry.

Also, she is a big influencer. When Hurricane Katrina ravaged parts of the US, Oprah donated $10 million. In 2007, she had spent about $50 million just for the education and healthcare of women and children all around the globe. Oprah supported the National Child Protection Act that made a database of child abusers in the country. The bill was eventually passed and came to be known as the Oprah Bill.

J. K Rowling

It’s hard to believe but author J. K. Rowling was almost completely broke at one point in time. From living on welfare benefits to being a billionaire, Rowling’s story is phenomenal. It has inspired many across the globe to believe in themselves and not be intimidated by their age, as Rowling reached the pinnacle of fame at 32. She became the first author to reach Forbes’s list of billionaires, thanks to her Harry Potter series. But when she started earning money, she didn’t forget the times when she used to live on charity herself. That must have propelled her to donate a staggering $160 million to charity. We wish more celebrities thought like her.

Colin Kaepernick

Apart from being a star NFL player, Colin Kaepernick created a stir in 2016 when he bent on one knee during the national anthem. It was his way of protesting against the racial injustice prevalent in the USA. His efforts gained momentum and several other athletes followed in his footsteps. However, it unfortunately affected his career, but that didn’t stop him from continuing his charitable work. He started a campaign where he would donate $1 million every month, and all the proceeds from the sale of his jersey will go towards organizations working for oppressed communities. His pledge was completed earlier this year.

Chance The Rapper

Chance The Rapper was named the top celebrity in the Celebs Gone Good list in 2017. He is an incredibly talented musician who won a Grammy not once but three times! He launched the Chance Arts And Literature Fund and has also donated $2.2 million to public schools in Chicago. He also founded the Twilight Awards that give honor to honor teachers, principals, students, and even parents. The commendable steps taken by him helped him win the BET Humanitarian Award in 2017 from Michelle Obama.

Taking inspiration from these celebs, giving back to society is definitely a social responsibility we all should bear. While it can definitely help charities to move forward with projects to help others, money is not the only thing you can give — donate your time! Check out any charity in your locality and volunteer. Teach someone to write their name, a skill that will help them earn money, or inspire someone to rise from the ashes – the possibilities are endless.

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