Michael Jackson is known the world over as the King of Pop, but many people aren't aware of his huge charitable contributions. Jackson holds the Guinness World Record for the most charities supported by a celebrity over 39.
The cause perhaps dearest to Michael Jackson's heart is the Aids Project Los Angeles. Jackson has donated heavily to APLA, and is also heavily involved in fund-raising for them. Jackson's close friend Elizabeth Taylor was the catalyst for Jackson's involvement in AIDS education, prevention, and advocacy.
In 1990, Elton John and Michael Jackson bring worldwide attention to Ryan White, the Indiana teenager who died of AIDS at the age of 18 in April. Through his hard work and donations, he has helped millions of people living with HIV or AIDS. The Aids Project Los Angeles held it's very first fund-raiser in 1982,and has been working tirelessly since then to raise money and awareness for AIDS.
APLA was responsible for coordinating the first-ever AIDS walk in 1985 and that has grown into countless fund-raising events. The beneficiaries of the money raised are the millions of people suffering from HIV and/or AIDS.
Jenna Jameson walked the runway at Vienna City Hall during the Life Ball, a charitable organization fighting against HIV/AIDS. The world famous porn star turned media darling, and long time girlfriend of UFC champion Tito Ortiz, has always stated how important the battle against the devastating disease is to the adult film industry.
Recently, Jameson wrote her autobiography, How to Make Love like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale, and is now looking to make it into a feature film.
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Life Ball is Europe's largest and most spectacular annual charity event dedicated to raising support for the worldwide fight against HIV and AIDS. Life Ball reinvents the great Viennese Ball tradition with glamorous, outlandish performances and inspirational speeches. To date the Life Ball has raised over € 10.5 million. It is the only AIDS charity event to take place in a government building. In 2008, the event raised € 1.4 million in one night.
Jenna Jameson has proved she can do more than just provide erotic entertainment for people all over the world. Recently she has helped out by donating her time to help one of the largest causes for the prevention of HIV/AIDs in the world, The Annual Life Ball 2007. Jenna participated in a fashion show on the cat walk, which helped raise funds for the cause.
The Life Ball is Europe's biggest charity event, which began in 1993 in Austria. Each year, the Life Ball consists of a different fashion designer, in 2007, the year Jenna Jameson helped out, the designer was Heatherette. Each year the show has fashion models walk down a catwalk as part of the event, as people donate and more to help raise funds. Overall, this is a very successful event for raising funds for HIV/AIDs research.
Portia de Rossi and Ellen Degeneres both raised money for FXB to help rebuild villages in Uganda. This event took place due to the overwhelming statistics of premature death and starvation in these areas. The fundraiser was very popular, with many large companies, and big celebrities donating over $400,000.
The mission of FXB is to fight poverty and AIDS, and support the world’s orphans and vulnerable children left in the wake of the pandemic. Their unique model involves providing a packaged set of services, supplies, and education to a village of 70-80 families, in an effort to get the community back on its feet. More details in the video:
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