Paul Newman shows how philanthropy should be done.
Discreetly and generously!
According to reports, the ailing legendary actor turned over the entire value of his ownership in Newman’s Own — the company that makes salad dressing and cookies — to charity.
The turnover was completed over a two-year period in 2005 and 2006.
The total amount of his donations to Newman’s Own Foundation Inc. comes to $120 million.
The source also reports that the actor personally gave away $8,746,500 in 2006 to a variety of groups that support children, hurricane relief in the Gulf Coast, education and the arts.
Such a class act.
Why can’t everyone in Hollywoodland be like him?
Get well soon, Paul!!!
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