Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
Hollywood titans, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, were one of the first celebs to donate; the humanitarians gave $1 million to Doctors Without Borders. Back in '06 the two visited Haiti and Jolie said, “You hear so much just about the danger and the fear and then you come here and you meet just an amazing people."
Madonna
Pop icon, Madonna, pledged $250,000. She told US Magazine, "My prayers are with the people of Haiti. I can't imagine the terrible pain and suffering they are experiencing. Sadly the depths of the tragedy are just becoming known and the need for our support grows more urgent with every passing moment."
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah's Angel Network donated $1 million.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga will donate all proceeds from her January 24th concert in New York City at Radio City Music Hall to the Haiti relief efforts.
Akon
Five-time Grammy nominee, Akon, is aligning with Wyclef to help Haiti.
President Barack Obama
President Obama has pledged to be by Haiti's side with a promise of $100 million. Pres. Obama said, “None of this will seem quick enough if you have a loved one who's trapped, if you're sleeping on the streets, if you can't feed your children. So today, you must know that help is arriving. Much, much more help is on the way.”
Tyler Perry
Director and actor, Tyler Perry, gave $250,000 through the Tyler Perry Foundation.
Alyssa Milano
"Who's The Boss?" and "Charmed" star, Alyssa Milano, donated $50,000 to UNICEF. She asked U.S. corporations via Twitter to match her donation.
Blink 182
Pop/rock group, Blink 182, raised $15,000 through sales of Blink-Haiti T-shirts.
Larry King
On Sunday, January 17th, Larry King's two-hour telethon raised over $5 million in donations for UNICEF. The telethon included Russell Simmons, Diddy and Jared Leto.
John Travolta
John Travolta is planning to personally fly aid to Haiti. Travolta said, "I have arranged for a plane to take down some volunteer ministers and some supplies and some medics."
Bette Midler
Grammy-winner and music icon, Bette Midler, said she will match all donations from her Las Vegas show, "The Showgirl Must Go On" at Caesars Palace until Jan. 31.
Don Cheadle
Don Cheadle gave $1 million to the Haiti relief efforts.
Sandra Bullock
Golden Globe winner, Sandra Bullock, donated $1 million to Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres. Bullock said, "I wanted to ensure that my donation would be used immediately to meet the needs of the Haitian people affected by this catastrophic event."
Gisele Bundchen
Supermodel, Gisele Bundchen, gave $1 million.
Lance Armstrong
Through the LiveStrong Foundation, Lance Armstrong, pledged $250,000.
David Blaine
Popular magician, David Blaine, who once filmed a television special in Haiti, performed street magic for 72 hours in New York City to raise funds for Haiti.
Chelsea Clinton
The former first daughter, Chelsea Clinton, will host a spin cycle class on January 21st to benefit The Clinton Haiti Relief Fund.
George Clooney
Hollywood favorite, George Clooney, is planning the all-star telethon, "Hope For Haiti" on Friday, January 22nd. The show will air on several networks, including BET.
Wyclef Jean
Haitian-American, Wyclef Jean, has raised over $1 million through his Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund. You can donate to the Red Cross by texting the word HAITI to 90999. A $10 charge will show up on your phone bill.
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