Charity in Michael Jackson
1979
On June+10, 5438, Michael Jackson donated a large number of books, including Peter Pan, to the Youth Department of the Chicago Public Library in response to the "Dancing with Books" program to encourage young people to read.
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In June, Michael Jackson and his brothers held a "triumph" concert in Atlanta, and the income of 654.38 million US dollars was donated to "Atlanta Children's Fund". At that time, a series of cases of kidnapping and murder of children broke out in Atlanta, which lasted for several months and people fell into panic. And the money is used to comfort those traumatized children.
1984
65438+1October 10 Michael Jackson was burned while shooting an advertisement for Pepsi. After the accident, he was sent to Brotmann Medical Center in Culver, California for treatment. The cause of the accident was the deviation of the direction of fireworks injection, which led to 2.3-level burns on the back of the head and scalp, with an area the size of a palm. Nevertheless, when Michael arrived at the hospital in Los Angeles, he did not forget to express his condolences to other burn patients. Later, he also donated a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for treatment to the Michael Jackson Burn Center he donated.
In April, Michael Jackson donated a set of 65,438+09 beds of medical equipment to the new york Medical Center in Mount Sinai under the T.J. Martell Leukemia and Cancer Research Foundation.
In May, Michael Jackson agreed to use his song "Beat it" in a national public service advertisement that does not drink and drive. Because of his outstanding contribution, President Ronald Reagan invited Michael to the White House to present him with the "Special Contribution Award".
On July 5th, Michael Jackson and his family held a press conference and announced that they would change the way of ticket allocation for the "Victory" concert. In his speech, he announced: "Finally, the most important point is that I decided to donate all my personal tour income to charity while agreeing to the' Victory' tour." Three charitable organizations benefited from Michael's generosity: United Black College Fund (Michael Jackson Scholarship Fund was established to 1988, which has provided scholarships to 70 students in the schools affiliated to the United Black College Fund), Good Time Summer Camp (helping terminally ill children), T.J. Martell leukemia and leukemia.
In July this year, Michael Jackson donated 65,438+0,200 tickets to the Texas Stadium (Dallas) concert to children who could not afford concert tickets, with a value of about 39,000 US dollars.
On July 14, the Jackson brothers played with eight terminally ill children in Jacksonville, Florida. Malanda Cooper, 14 years old, is running out of time. He wrote to ask to see Michael. Michael Jackson met him backstage before the performance. After that, Michael invited 700 poor children to watch the performance for free.
In August, the Jackson brothers took 40 children from Telma Marshall Children's Home, Indiana Boys' Home and Denzels Work-study Program to Detroit to watch their third performance there.
This summer, David Smithy, a boy of 14 years old, realized his wish with the help of the Dream Association: he was invited to Michael Jackson's home in Ensino. David smith is a cystic fibrosis patient. He has been hoping to meet Michael. Two people spent the afternoon in Michael's private cinema, had lunch together and played video games. When david smith left, Michael gave him a pair of gloves with black metal pieces and a red jacket worn in the "Beat It" music video. Seven weeks later, the little boy died of illness.
65438+February 65438+March Michael Jackson visited Brotmann Medical Center, where he was treated for severe burns caused by shooting Pepsi advertisements. He donated all the compensation of 65,438+0.5 million from Pepsi to the Michael Jackson Burn Center.
1985
65438+1On October 28th, Michael Jackson and many heavyweight artists entered A &；; M's "Lion Share" studio spent an all-night successfully producing the highest-paid single in the history of recording art-"We Are the World". All the income from books, videos and other sources will be used to help hungry African people. In the end, more than $60 million in record income was sent directly to the worst-hit African region. Michael Jackson not only performed in it, but also wrote songs with Lionel Richie. He also recorded the lead singer demo of this song and distributed it to all the participating singers.
At the beginning of the year, Michael Jackson expressed condolences to a disabled girl who was paralyzed in a Miami car accident. Later, Michael also gave her a live tape of the "Victory" concert and a touring jacket.
1986
At the beginning of the year, "Michael Jackson United Nations Children's Donation Scholarship Fund" was born. The fund has US$ 654.38+500,000 pounds, which aims to help students studying performing arts and communication get the annual fee for entering a university or college of UNICEF.
In February, when Michael Jackson learned that Donna Ashlock was a big fan and Donna had just undergone a heart transplant. Michael calls a 14-year-old girl who lives in Paterson, California. On March 8th, the girl was invited to Michael Jackson's home in Ensino. They had lunch and watched a movie together.
On June+10, 5438, Michael Jackson's pet was made into a toy and put on the shelves of the store. Michael asked the merchants to donate 1 USD to the children's charity organization for every toy they sold.
1987
During his tour in Japan in September, Michael Jackson donated 30 personal items for auction, and the proceeds were used for children's education in the third world. These items include sunglasses, a T-shirt and a trench coat he is wearing.
In September, Michael Jackson donated $20,000 to the home of a Japanese boy, Yoshiyaki, who was kidnapped and killed while touring Japan in Michael Jackson. As can be seen from the video clips at that time, Michael Jackson was very excited when he mentioned Jishao and his family: "When I heard about the Jishao incident, I felt very sad and sad. I really want to rush to Yoshiya's parents to express my deep condolences and make sacrifices for Yoshiya. I dedicate my performance in Japan to Yoshiyaki ... I know you are watching us on the horizon. I hope this cruel and sad thing will never happen again. I love you. " Then Michael Jackson sang I just can't stop loving you.
On September 13, Michael Jackson supported an activity against racial discrimination. Support the efforts of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to oppose discrimination against black artists.
After the tour in Bader in June+10, 5438, Michael donated some personal items to UNESCO for charity auction again. The proceeds from the auction will be used for children's education in developing countries.
165438+ 10. In October, Michael Jackson donated 1 10,000 pounds to the British Screaming Children Foundation.
165438+ 10 During her tour in Australia, Michael Jackson visited the local children's hospital.
1988
On February 1 day, the single Byakki Smoker entered the list, and Michael Jackson donated the royalties from the release of this song to Ronald McDonald Summer Camp, which aims to help children with cancer.
In March, the second stop of Michael Jackson's "bad" American tour came to Madison Square Garden in new york. The first proceeds from the three concerts there will be donated to the United Black College Fund. Michael handed a check for $600,000 to Christopher Edelist, chairman of the United Black College Fund, and he became the largest donor to the United Black College Fund. New york commented, "Michael's action goes far beyond the significance of a pop concert. At the same time, 97 young people benefited from Michael's generous donation to the Black Union University Fund. "
On April 1, Michael Jackson announced that he would give free tickets for his concerts in Atlanta and Georgia to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
In April, Michael Jackson announced that he would donate 4,000 tickets for his concert in London to ITV's "Internet Fund-raising" program, with the aim of raising 200,000 pounds for the children's hospital in Ormon Street.
On May 22nd, Michael Jackson visited Bambin Gesi Hospital in Rome and brought candy and autographed photos for the children there. At the same time, a cheque of 654.38 million pounds was signed to support the development of the hospital.
In June, the auction of music celebrities raised money for the "T.J. Martel Foundation", and the proceeds will be used for research on leukemia, cancer and AIDS. Michael Jackson donated a black close-fitting hat he once wore, which was auctioned for more than 4,000 dollars.
Before the concert at Wembley Stadium on July 16, Michael Jackson met with Prince Charles and Princess Diana, and donated 450,000 US dollars to the British Prince Trust, an organization for poor children founded by Prince Charles. Michael Jackson also donated to the Best Wishes Foundation, which aims to raise funds for the newly-built London Children's Hospital. Michael visited many hospitals and visited the children in them. He also donated $654.38 million to Ormon Street Children's Hospital, visited the children and told them stories.
On July 20th, Michael Jackson visited the dying children in Ormon Street Children's Hospital. In a ward where the patient was in good health, Michael stayed a little longer and told stories to the children.
On August 29th, Michael Jackson held a concert for the British charity "Give Life", and the income of $654.38+3,000 pounds will be used to help 40,000 children to be immunized.
On June+10, 5438, Michael Jackson submitted a check for $125,000 to Estella Edwards and Barry Gaudi as the maintenance and operation expenses of Motown Museum Hitzville (located in Detroit); He also donated his black hat and white gloves and his logo clothing in Motown era to the museum for exhibition.
In February 65438, Michael Jackson visited David Rosenberg, who was 12 years old. The cruel behavior of the little boy's father in retaliation for his ex-wife's abuse of children attracted media attention.
At the end of the year, Michael Jackson donated 65,438+0,000 tickets for the Bad concert in Atlanta to the Children's Hope Foundation, which will be distributed to terminally ill children.
1989
On June+10, 5438, Michael Jackson donated the income from a performance in Los Angeles to Children America, the largest anti-child abuse charity in the United States. To thank Michael for his contribution, the Help the Children Association of North Carolina established an international organization to study Michael Jackson's child abuse.
The "Great" tour of 65438+ 10 is coming to an end, but children can get free tickets for each concert. Michael Jackson also continues to donate to local hospitals, orphanages and charities.
In February, Michael Jackson visited Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California. A sniper once shot and killed the teachers and students in this primary school, leaving psychological trauma to these children. Later, many of them said that Michael's arrival once again brought them a sense of security.
On March 5th, Michael Jackson received 200 children sent by Saint Vincent Disabled Children's Home and Brothers and Sisters Association, who came to Vargas Circus in Santa Barbara to celebrate Michael's move to Utopia Farm.
In the middle of this year, Michael Jackson was awarded the "Black Radio's Highest Humanitarian Award" at the Universal Theater of Universal Studios California, in recognition of Michael's great contribution to charity and humanitarianism. At the same time, he also accepted the "Artist/Humanitarian Award" organized by the National Urban Alliance in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the organization's "Open Doors for Youth" project aimed at encouraging children to learn mathematics and science.
165438+1October 13 With the help of the organization "Make Your Wish Come True", 4-year-old Darien Pagan with leukemia finally got what she wanted. He invited the children to watch the wonderful acrobatic performances of Canadian actors.
In June+February, 5438, Michael Jackson and ryan white, a child suffering from hemophilia, spent a holiday in his Utopia ranch. Ryan white was infected with HIV during a blood transfusion in 1984. When he was expelled from school, he began to oppose discrimination against AIDS patients.
During 1988- 1989, Michael Jackson began his "awesome" world tour. During performances, he often receives sick local children backstage. Michael's vocal music teacher Seth Riggs later recalled: "Every night, the children were carried backstage on stretchers. They are too sick to lift their hands. Michael Jackson knelt beside the stretcher so that the children could take pictures with him. Then he will send photos to these children and let them remember this precious moment forever. "
1990
65438+10.6, Michael Jackson invited 82 abused or neglected children to visit Wuxiang Ranch through Help Children Association. Games, barbecues, movies ... everyone had a good time.
In February, Michael Jackson performed in memory of sammy davis jr, and all the income of $250,000 was donated to the United Foundation of African American Universities.
In April, Michael Jackson was named "Artist of Ten Years" by the Capital Children's Museum. Later, he attended the charity fundraising banquet of the organization as a guest. President George Bush presented the award at the White House.
In May, with the help of the Make-a-Wish Foundation, Michael Jackson hosted john brown, a cancer child, on a farm in Utopia.
In June, Michael Jackson led 45 children selected by "Dream Street Children's Foundation" to visit his Utopia ranch, and had lunch and watched movies together.
In July, 45 terminally ill children selected by Dream Street Project visited Wuxiang Ranch.
In August, 130 children selected by the YWCA Summer Program in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara visited the pasture in Michael Jackson. They barbecue, play video games, visit the zoo and watch movies together. Every child got a pair of sports shoes before going home.
This autumn, Michael Jackson hosted a party for 80 children from the Save the Children Village in Beaumont, who had been abused and discriminated against. Later, Michael hosted guests from the Make-a-Wish Foundation and McLaren? Fifty children sent by Hall.
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April
Michael Jackson organized a "Chimpanzee Tea Party" to support Jane Goodall's ape research institute. In May, Michael attended the "jane goodall International Celebration Charity Activity" and served as the honorary chairman of the organization.
May 6th.
Michael Jackson was invited to Jane Goodall's charity event. Jane Goodall is a Nigerian woman in her thirties. She advocated studying chimpanzee behavior in Gombe.
July 26(th)
Michael Jackson visited the Youth Sports and Arts Foundation in Los Angeles. This foundation aims to help solve the problem of drug abuse. Michael talked to the children and gave them a wide-screen TV and other financial assistance.
65438+ February
MJJ, a company in Michael Jackson, hosted more than 200 sumptuous dinners for poor families from Los Angeles on behalf of Michael.
19922 month
During 1 1 day, Michael Jackson traveled more than 30,000 miles in Africa, during which he visited hospitals, orphanages, schools, churches and some organizations that help children with mental problems.
February 3rd
Michael Jackson held a press conference to announce the "Dangerous Journey" world tour and set up a new "Save the World Foundation" to help AIDS patients and teenagers with diabetes. And continue to support the Ronald McDonald Summer Camp and the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
February
Michael Jackson paid a two-week visit to Africa. He visited local primary schools, churches and charities for mentally retarded children.
May 6th.
Michael Jackson paid for the funeral of a little boy who was shot by a stream in the "racial riots in Rodney King" that shocked the world.
May
In order to thank and reward Michael Jackson's unremitting efforts for poor children, President George Bush specially awarded Michael Jackson the honor of "Star Ambassador".
June
In recognition of Michael Jackson's contribution to children from poor families, the Mutual Aid Association also awarded Michael an honor.
June 23 rd
At the press conference in London, Michael Jackson announced the establishment of the "Save the World" Foundation.
June 26(th)
Michael Jackson submitted a check for 40,000 marks to the mayor of Munich, George Kronaveter, to help the poor children in Munich. He also visited Sofia Children's Hospital in Rotterdam and donated 654.38 million pounds.
June 29(th)
Michael Jackson visited Sofia Children's Hospital in Rotterdam and donated 654.38 million pounds.
July
Michael Jackson donated 8,265,438+0,477,296 lira to "La Patita Delcou O" in Rome, and 654.38+0.2 million marks to children's charities in Estonia and Latvia.
July
Wayne Dale, Ph.D. in psychology, dedicated his new book, Real Magic, to Michael Jackson to thank him for all he has done for children and world peace.
July 25(th)
Michael Jackson took the opportunity of holding a concert in Dublin to announce that he would donate 400,000 pounds from the performance to various charities.
July 29(th)
Michael Jackson visited Queen Elizabeth Hospital in London. To surprise the children, Michael brought Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Euro Disney.
July 3 1 day
On the eve of the second concert at Wembley Stadium, Michael donated 200,000 pounds to Prince Charles' British Prince Trust.
August
The first "Save the World" Foundation European Children's Annual Meeting was held in London, England. Eighty-four children aged 8 to 16 got together to explain their views on the huge problems facing the world today and their solutions. At the same time, although Michael Jackson's laryngitis has not healed, he still visited the Regent's College in England after lunch and stayed for four hours.
August 16
Six-year-old Nicholas Killen was blind because of a life-saving cancer operation, but he was lucky enough to "see" Michael backstage at the Leeds concert.
September
Michael Jackson donated 654.38 million+00,000 Spanish dollars to the Queen of Spain Foundation.
September 30(th)
Michael Jackson went to Bucharest, the Romanian capital, to cut the ribbon for the stadium built there, and donated money to the local orphanage "Leaganul Pentru Copii SF inta e Caterina".
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Michael Jackson decided to hold a live concert in Bucharest, the Romanian capital, which is famous for its many orphanages.
165438+1October 24
With the assistance of American Love Foundation, Michael's Save the World Foundation delivered 47 tons of winter relief materials, including medicines, blankets, clothes, shoes and socks, to Sarajevo children from new york Kennedy Airport. These materials will be distributed under the supervision of the United Nations.
65438+ February
With the help of the "Christmas Children's Plan" organization, Michael sent relief supplies to Bosnian children, including 30,000 boxes of toys, stationery, photos and letters of condolences written by British students.
65438+ February
Michael Jackson appeared in the radio video, calling on the society to care about the United Black College Foundation.
65438+February 10
At the press conference of the US Embassy in Tokyo, Michael donated $65.438 billion to the "Save the World" Foundation.
65438+February 26th
In the radio broadcast, Michael Jackson called for donations to the Black Union University Foundation. Michael said: "Black universities and colleges have cultivated outstanding elites for our time. They are outstanding in business, law, science and technology, politics, religious belief and other fields. I am very proud that the Michael Jackson Scholarship Program has enabled more than 200 young black men and women to receive formal education. "
1995
Michael Jackson called on people to release dolphins that have been imprisoned for many years. He thinks there should be other suitable ways for dolphins to live in zoos or parks.
February
Heal L.A activity expanded the teaching time and teaching objects of "Campus Alliance/Comfortable Harbor" activity, reaching at least 1 200 families; In the same month, Michael Jackson attended the funeral of George W. craig fleming. Craig's mother threw him and his four-year-old brother off the Los Angeles Bridge before committing suicide, and then she jumped herself. Although the injury was serious and needed treatment, his mother and four-year-old brother Michael survived. Michael Jackson paid for Michael Fleming's medical expenses and set up a special trust fund to continue to take care of him. Soon after, Michael Jackson dedicated the song "Childwood" from the album "History" to the late craig fleming Jr., and wrote the following commemorative words on the inside page of the album: "Childwood is dedicated to craig fleming Jr. and his surviving brother Michael. Michael's scholarship fund has been set up, which will lead him from childhood to a promising future. -Love you, Michael Jackson. "
March
The Save the World Foundation paid for a liver transplant for four-year-old Bella Facas. It was Michael Jackson's full help that made this little patient seize the last glimmer of hope in his life.
April
The Save the World Foundation, co-sponsored by Eternal Charity and EC2000, sponsored a gathering of 46 children from 18 countries at Wuxiang Ranch, a three-day meeting and special training for delegates, so that they could effectively discuss various pressing children's issues at the annual meeting.
June
During the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations in San Francisco, the Children's Ambassador of Save the World Foundation/World Children's Annual Conference presented a research report to the World Summit for Children, and met with UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Reverend Jesse Jackson, a civil rights activist, South African Archbishop desmond tutu and many ambassadors to the United Nations.
This summer
The Mexican ambassador of Save the World Foundation/World Children's Congress held the torch of children's hope in the United States and brought the spirit of World Children's Congress to more than 30 activities funded by EC2000 and the Earth Children's Alliance.
10 month
Singers Brownstone and Tasha Scott of MJJ Records Company performed two programs for students of Horace Mann Middle School, which kicked off the new school year of "Campus Alliance/Comfortable Harbor" activity.
10 month
The ambassador of "Save the World Foundation/World Children's Annual Meeting" gave a report entitled "Children's Rights and Interests in Geneva, Switzerland" to the United Nations Committee.
65438+ February
The ambassador of Save the World Foundation/World Children's Annual Meeting delivered a speech in front of the monument of "Future Guardian" in Mexico City, which was co-sponsored by EC2000, Terra Christa Exchange, UNICEF of the Mayor's Office of Mexico City and the Children's Alliance of the Earth.
65438+ February
The "Save the World" Foundation cooperated with the International Rescue Committee to deliver two ships of toys to war-torn children in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
1996
February
A Mexican children's ambassador from Save the World Foundation/World Children's Annual Conference submitted a model proposal for creating a sustainable development environment to the second session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Environment.