HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-12-24, Page 43With celebrity typically comesfame and fortune. Thankfully, manycelebrities put their namerecognition and fortunes to work byhelping others. The followingfamous names are not onlyrecognizable for their
accomplishments in the public eye,
but worthy of renown for what they
do away from the spotlight, regularly
donating their time and money to the
less fortunate.
* Oprah Winfrey. Known the
world over for her charitable efforts,
Oprah founded Oprah’s Angel
Network(R) to encourage people
around the world to make a positive
difference in the lives of others.
Since its inception, Oprah’s Angel
Network has partnered with charities
such as Free the Children and raised
more than $50 million for charities
across the globe. Among the
charity’s more notable
accomplishments was helping more
than 1,000 families get back into
their homes after Hurricane Katrina
devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005.
* Paul Newman. Though known
for an array of memorable acting
roles spanning a career that lasted
more than 50 years, perhaps
Newman’s greatest role was
philanthropist.
Before passing away in 2008,
Newman founded Newman’s Own, a
food company which donated all
post-tax profits and royalties tocharity. Today, that company isresponsible for donations exceeding$250 million. Newman also founded Hole in theWall Camps in 1988, the world’slargest family of camps for children
with serious and life-threatening
medical conditions.
* Brad Pitt. With his place in
supermarket tabloids firmly etched,
Brad Pitt has also etched his name
among Hollywood’s more charitable
celebrities. After visiting post-
Katrina New Orleans, Pitt was
especially struck by the city’s
devastated 9th Ward, which many
feel was and remains the heart and
soul of New Orleans.
Through his Make it Right
Foundation, Pitt continues to build
new homes for displaced residents of
the city. Working with Global Green,
Pitt’s goal was not only to rebuild
New Orleans, but do so by
emphasizing homes that are
sustainable and safe.
* Elton John. The “Rocket Man”
singer known for his garish stage
outfits is also widely known as one
of the world’s foremost advocates
for people living with HIV/AIDS.
In 1992, John founded the Elton
John AIDS Foundation, which has
raised more than $150 million in
support of projects around the world.
The foundation’s goal is to support
innovative HIV prevention
programs, efforts to eliminate stigma
and discrimination associated with
HIV/AIDS, and direct care and
support services for people living
with HIV/AIDS.
* Denis Leary. One of America’s
most recognizable and beloved
comedians, Denis Leary is also one
of its most charitable. In 2000, Leary
founded The Leary Firefighters
Foundation in response to a fire that
broke out in an abandoned
warehouse in the comedian’s
hometown of Worcester,Massachusetts.In that devastating fire, sixfirefighters, including Leary’s firstcousin, were killed. Today, thefoundation continues to raise money to support the equipment andtraining needs of firefighters incentral Massachusetts. What’s more, Leary’s foundationalso established The Fund for NewYork’s Bravest in the wake of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. That fundraised over $1.9 million for thefamilies of the 343 firefighters whoperished fighting the fires resultingfrom the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11.THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2009. PAGE 43.
A winning benchmark
After winning a $1,000 grant from the Huron County Health Unit and its Where’s The
Shade/The Ugliest Schoolyard Contest, Hullett Central Public School has designed and built
two Made In The Shade circular benches surrounding two mature shade trees on the primary
and junior yards. Dedicating the plaque was, from left: Colin Wagner, Griffin MacDonald, Kiara
Driscoll, Regan Middegaal, Claire Fleming and Mary Kate Allen. (Shawn Loughlin photo)
Some celebrities have philanthropic hearts
Looking for local heroes
There are so many people out there who do
so much to improve their community.
Now you have a chance to say thanks.
Nominate that special person for the 25th
Annual Citizen Citizenship Awards.
Each year a committee chooses an outstanding citizen from each of the Blyth and area
and Brussels and area communities to receive an award for contribution to the
community. If you know someone you think should be honoured, please fill in the ballot
and send it in. You may attach a longer explanation of why you think your nominee
should win, if you like. If you have nominated someone before and he or she didn't win,
please feel free to try again.
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Nomination Deadline April 30, 2010.
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MU SHU
TURKEY
Turkey Farmers of
Ontario
1 tbsp (15 mL) oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 lb (454 g) ground turkey
1 cup (250 mL) mushrooms,
sliced
1 cup (250 mL) bok-choy,
chopped
1/2 cup (125 mL) water
chestnuts, sliced
1/2 cup (125 mL) red pepper,
thinly sliced
1 cup (250 mL) nappa cabbage,
chopped
1/4 cup (60 mL) hoisen sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce
2 tsp (10 mL) sesame oil
1 tsp (5 mL) Asian five spice
powder
12 whole lettuce leaves, washed
and dried
*extra hoisen sauce for
wrappers
In a large pan set at medium,
heat oil. Add garlic and green
onions and sauté for three
minutes. Add turkey and cook
until turkey is cooked fully and
starting to brown. Add
mushrooms and bok-choy, water
chestnuts and red pepper.
Continue to cook until vegetables
are tender. Add remaining
ingredients (except lettuce),
mixing until well combined.
Sauté until nappa cabbage is
wilted and mixture is heated
through.
To serve, set out a platter of
lettuce leaves and bowl of mu-shu
turkey and extra hoisen sauce. Let
everyone spoon the mu shu
turkey mixture and hoisen sauce
into lettuce leaves and roll.
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