Celine Dion, of all things

[ForceUser]

I've loathed Celine Dion's music for years, but my opinion of her as a person has gone up tremendously after hearing that she wrote a check for 1 million dollars to go to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. It's nice to be reminded every once in a while that the exorbitantly wealthy are human beings too.

 

[GlassJaw]

That is pretty cool. A lot of people are stepping up. I liked the article about Joe Horn (WR from the Saints) visiting some of the refugees:

 

[BiggusGeekus]

I've loathed Celine Dion's music for years, but my opinion of her as a person has gone up tremendously after hearing that she wrote a check for 1 million dollars to go to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. It's nice to be reminded every once in a while that the exorbitantly wealthy are human beings too.

And, if memory serves, she's Canadian. Technically, she doesn't have a dog in this fight, but she helped out anyway.

A big thanks to our friends up north. We appriciate it.

 

[mojo1701]

And, if memory serves, she's Canadian. Technically, she doesn't have a dog in this fight, but she helped out anyway.

A big thanks to our friends up north. We appriciate it.

I think I speak on behalf of all of us Canadians when I say that you're welcome, and we're always glad to help.

 

[Barak]

She's french-canadian.

Sorry to point that out, but after being forced to acknowledge her being one of use for her music, I guess I'll point it out when it comes to her charity donation.

 

[devilbat]

A big thanks to our friends up north. We appriciate it.

Our Prime Minister is taking some serious heat about not offering help or sending condolences fast enough. He didn't make a public statement until Wednesday, the 31st. I'll speak for all Canadians in saying that the devastation in New Orleans is front and centre in all our minds.

 

[Teflon Billy]

Amen to that.

I used to live down there, and I've been watchng pretty intently.

I know it's probably poor form to say so, but I'm glad The Quarter was spared

 

[Jamdin]

Nicholas Cage also donated one million dollars to Hurricane Katrina relief. There were a few other celebrities that donated a huge chunk that was reported on Entertainment Tonight last week but I did not catch all their names.

Also, as much as some people loathe the Wal-Mart chain, the last news that I heard was that they donated fifteen million dollars to the relief fund.

 

[MaxKaladin]

Also, as much as some people loathe the Wal-Mart chain, the last news that I heard was that they donated fifteen million dollars to the relief fund.

That's just the chain itself. I understand the family has donated 8 million more.

 

[Ranger REG]

I've loathed Celine Dion's music for years, but my opinion of her as a person has gone up tremendously after hearing that she wrote a check for 1 million dollars to go to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. It's nice to be reminded every once in a while that the exorbitantly wealthy are human beings too.

Meh. I've yet to see her fly down to the affected areas.