09-27-2008, 03:44 PM
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RIP Paul Newman
I thought a look at Newman's charity and political work would be fitting for the forum ... RIP Paul.
 
Paul Newman was a liberal democrat who spoke with his actions and for that he should be applauded.
Paul Newman was on the list of the top 30 Celebrity Givers ... a great list to be on.
Befoe he died ... Newman gave $120 million to charity ... all of Newman's own.
He turned over ownership so that number will go up and up and up ... a great legacy.
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London Free Press - Entertainment - Paul Newman was an actor to respect
Newman has given money to various children’s charities and health centres, to a group that helps the homeless become self-reliant, to refugee groups, to humane societies and animal hospitals and to all manner of educational outlets. He co-sponsors the PEN/Newman’s Own First Amendment Award, a $25,000 reward designed to recognize those who protect the U,S. First Amendment as it applies to the written word.
His most famous charity, of course, is the Hole In The Wall Gang summer camps, which Newman established in 1988. These camps let sick children take part in all the usual camp activities -- boating, overnight trips, arts and crafts, horseback riding, performing arts, fishing, archery, etc. -- while they get free, 24-hour medical care. It’s all free for the children, and the camps have helped kids from all over Canada and the U.S. and 40 other countries. Never mind the famous blue eyes -- Newman’s obvious soft spot for children’s charities have won him a lot of female fans.
Whenever Newman was in the public eye to promote a car race or a new movie, he never failed to plug Newman’s Own products or to remind people that they, too, could be part of a philanthropic activity.
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and put a picture of Newman from the flick COOL HAND LUKE if I can find one.
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