Oprah Winfrey, love her or hate her, tops the list of the thirty largest public donations made in 2007 in the US. She donated $58.3 million to Oprah's Angel Network, which is focused around encouraging people around the world to make a difference in the lives of others. This Article provides further detail about Oprah and her donation.
Many A-list celebrities have charitable foundations. To name a few, the Barbara Streisand foundation and the Tiger Woods foundation. A large part of being celebrity is taking on the responsibility of giving back to those who are less fortunate. When celebrities put their name on a foundation people trust that it is a good cause.
With all the negative press that is associated with celebrities, it is also important for them to be recognized for their positive contributions.
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