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Multimillion-dollar fees, luxury homes, luxury dresses and bohemian lifestyle celebrities cause genuine envy of many. But in a long line of stars there are celebrities who deserve special attention. They do not stint to help the needy and destitute and spending huge sums to charity.

Sandra Bullock
The most touching news this week was the fact that Sandra Bullock has donated $ 1 million to victims of the Japanese disaster. And, did it quietly and without unnecessary pathos. The information he published the Red Cross, to whom Sandra transferred funds.





This is not the first gesture of charity, "the Oscar-winning" actress. Sandra has helped financially the victims of the tragic events of September 11 earthquake in the Indian Ocean (2004) and Haiti (2010).



But perhaps the most important human actions Sandra became an adoption baby named Louis Bardo in 2010.





After her divorce from ex-husband Jesse James Bullock has a son alone.





Bill Gates

Status of the greatest genius of programmers is estimated at 53 billion. Dollars. Just recently, Bill Gates was voted second in a list of "the richest people in the world" by the magazine «Forbes». Everyone knows how Gates managed to earn their fabulous capital. And also know that Bill is a fierce supporter of the charity.



Together with friend and colleague, and in combination with one another by billionaire Warren Buffett, Bill Gates has organized its own foundation, which encourages world's richest people to give to good causes half of his fortune. Gates himself over the past 16 years has donated more than 28 billion. Dollars. He is actively helping people in Africa in the fight against poverty and hunger.

Mark Zuckerberg

Following a senior fellow millarderami Mark Zuckerberg (founder of the social. Networks Facebook and the youngest billionaire in the world) has also agreed to give half to a charity of their own state, which is estimated at 6, 9 billion. Dollars. Thus Mark will contribute to the more than 3 billion dollars in the program of The Giving Pledge.



Jolie-Pitt Family

You can not leave aside those honored philanthropists.



Angelina charity has long been a compulsory part of her life. During 10 years of humanitarian work, she as a Goodwill Ambassador visited the most backward and godforsaken corners of the world, as well as hot spots: Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Cambodia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sudan, Angola, Kenya and others.





To help the needy Dzholipitty listed several million dollars. But the happiest people on earth with them were three, their adopted children: Maddox, Pax Thien, Zahara and.







Bono
Frontment of U2 is considered one of the most prominent philanthropists. The musician is actively engaged in the fight against AIDS and population supports the poorest African countries. He regularly meets with the heads of the leading world powers, and discussed with them the problems of charity. Several times, Bono was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.



Elton John

Elton John is the head of the charitable organization "Anti-AIDS". The singer regularly give charity concerts around the world.



During its existence the Foundation Elton John collected for charitable purposes more than 125 million. Dollars.



Kate Middleton

Who knows whether there is a new Kate Princess Diana in terms of charity. At least, its status is "without 5 minutes Princess" to this obligation.



Kate works with many charitable organizations. Recently, she and her future husband Prince William announced the launch of a special website to raise funds for charity. This site will serve as a wedding charity fund.



Oprah Winfrey

The well-known philanthropist Oprah Winfrey annual transfers to the accounts of several charitable organizations huge amounts of money. TV presenter created a fund named after himself, which implements a number of programs, especially for women and children.



Oprah founded a special school for African girls in which they can get a decent education.



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