Michael Jackson Death Hoax Investigators
General Discussion => General Discussion => Charities => Topic started by: ~Souza~ on September 19, 2010, 09:08:01 AM
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January 10, 1984: Michael visits the unit for burn victims at Brotman-Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles.
April 9, 1984: David Smithee, a 14-year-old boy who suffers from cystic fibroses is invited to Michael's home. It was David's last wish to meet Michael. He dies 7 weeks later.
April 14, 1984: Michael equips a 19-bed-unit at Mount Senai New York Medical Center. This center is part of the T.J. Martell-Foundation for leukemia and cancer research.
July 5, 1984: During the Jackson's press conference at Tavern On The Green, Michael announces that his part of the earnings from the Victory Tour will be donated to three charitable organizations: The United Negro College Fund, Camp Good Times, and the T.J. Martell-Foundation.
July 14, 1984: After the first concert of the Victory Tour, Michael meets 8 terminally ill children backstage.
December 13, 1984: Michael visits the Brotman Memorial Hospital, where he had been treated when he was burned very badly during the producing of a Pepsi commercial. He donates all the money he receives from Pepsi, $1.5 million, to the Michael Jackson Burn Center for Children.
January 28, 1985: Michael and 44 other artists meet to record "We Are The World", written by Michael and Lionel Ritchie. The proceeds of this record are donated to the starving people in Africa.
1986: Michael set up the "Michael Jackson UNCF Endowed Scholarship Fund". This $1.5 million fund is aimed towards students majoring in performance art and communications, with money given each year to students attending a UNCF member college or university.
February 28, 1986: After having had a heart-transplant, 14-year-old Donna Ashlock from California gets a call from Michael Jackson. He had heard that she is a big fan of his. Michael invites her to his home as soon as she is feeling better. This visit takes place on March 8th. Donna stays for dinner and watches a movie together with Michael.
September 13, 1987: Michael supports a campaign against racism. He supports efforts of the NAACP, to fight prejudices against black artists.
October 1987: At the end of his Bad Tour, Michael donates some personal items to the UNESCO for a charitable auction. The proceeds will be for the education of children in developing countries.
February 1, 1988: The Song "Man In the Mirror" enters the charts. The proceeds from the sales of this record goes to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a camp for children who suffer from cancer.
March 1, 1988: At a press conference held by his sponsor Pepsi, Michael presents a $600,000 check to the United Negro College Fund.
April 1988: Free tickets are given away for three concerts in Atlanta, Georgia to the Make A Wish Foundation.
May 22, 1988: Michael visits children who suffer from cancer in the Bambini-Gesu Children's Hospital in Rome. He signs autographs and gives away sweets and records to the little patients. He promises a check of 100,000 pounds to the hospital.
July 16, 1988: Before a concert at Wembley Stadium Michael meets the Prince of Wales and his wife Diana. He hands over a check of 150,000 pounds for the Prince's Trust, and a check of 100,000 pounds for the children's hospital at Great Ormond Street.
July 20, 1988: Michael visits terminally ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital. At a unit for less critical patients he stays a little bit longer and tells a story.
August 29, 1988: At his 30th birthday Michael performs a concert in Leeds, England for the English charity-organization "Give For Life". The goal of this organization is the immunization of children. Michael presents a check for 65,000 pounds.
December 1988: Michael visits 12-year-old David Rothenburg. His father had 5 years earlier burned him very badly in an act of revenge against his former wife.
January 1989: The proceeds of one of Michael's shows in Los Angeles are donated to Childhelp USA, the biggest charity-organization against child-abuse. In appreciation of the contributions of Michael, Childhelp of Southern California is founding the "Michael Jackson International Institute for Research On Child Abuse".
January 10, 1989: The Bad Tour comes to an end. Under-privileged children are donated tickets for each concert and Michael donates money to hospitals, orphanages and charity-organizations.
February 7, 1989: Michael visits the Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California. Some weeks earlier a 25-year-old man had fired at the school's playground. 5 children had been killed and 39 had been wounded.
March 5, 1989: Michael invites 200 deprived children of the St. Vincent Institute for handicapped children and of the organization Big Brothers and Big Sisters to the Circus Vargas in Santa Barbara. After this event he invites them to his ranch to introduce his private zoo at his Neverland Ranch to them.
November 13, 1989: The organization "Wishes Granted" helps 4-year-old Darian Pagan, who suffers from leukemia to meet Michael. Michael invites the little boy to a performance of Canadian acrobats.
December 28, 1989: Young Ryan White, who suffers from hemophilia, spends his holidays on Michael's ranch. Ryan had been infected with AIDS by contaminated blood transfusions in 1984. After he was excluded from his school in Kokomo, Ryan fought against the discrimination of AIDS victims.
January 6, 1990: Michael invites 82 abused and neglected children through Childhelp to his Neverland Ranch. There are games, a Barbeque and a movie show provided for them.
July 1990: 45 children from the Project Dream Street, Los Angeles, for children with life-threatening illness are invited to Neverland Valley.
August 18, 1990: Michael invites 130 children of the YMCA summer program of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara to his Neverland Ranch.
May 6, 1991: Michael is invited to the Jane Goodall Charity event. Michael supports her, an advocate of behavioral research concerning chimpanzees in Gombe, Nigeria for more than 30 years.
July 26, 1991: Michael pays a visit to the Youth Sports & Art Foundation in Los Angeles. This Foundation supports families of gang members, and helps dealing with drug-abuse. Michael talks to the kids and presents them with a wide-screen TV set and a financial gift.
December 1991: Michael's office MJJ Productions treats needy families in Los Angeles with more than 200 turkey dinners.
February 1992: Within 11 days Michael covers 30,000 miles in Africa, to visit hospitals, orphanages, schools, churches, and institutions for mentally handicapped children.
February 3, 1992: At a press conference at the New York Radio City Music Hall, Michael announces that he is planning a new world tour, to raise funds for his new "Heal The World" Foundation. This Foundation will support the fight against AIDS, Juvenile Diabetes and will support the Camp Ronald McDonald and the Make A Wish Foundation.
May 6, 1992: Michael defrays the funeral-expenses for Ramon Sanchez, who was killed during the Los Angeles riots.
June 23, 1992: At a press conference in London, Michael makes an announcement about his Heal The World Foundation.
June 26, 1992: Michael presents the Mayor of Munich, Mr. Kronawitter, with a 40,000 DM-check for the needy people of the city.
June 29, 1992: Michael visits the Sophia Children's Hospital in Rotterdam and presents a check for 100,000 pounds.
July 1992: Michael donated L. 821,477,296 to La Partita del Cuore (The Heart Match) in Rome and donated 120,000 DM to children's charities in Estonia and Latvia.
July 25, 1992: On the occasion of a concert in Dublin, Ireland, Michael announces that he will give 400,000 pounds of the tour earnings to various charities.
July 29, 1992: Michael visits the Queen Elizabeth Children's Hospital in London. To the surprise the children, he brings Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Euro-Disney to the hospital.
July 31, 1992: On the Eve of his second concert at Wembley Stadium, Michael presents Prince Charles with a check of 200,000 pounds for the Prince's Trust.
August 16, 1992: 6 year old Nicholas Killen, who lost his eyesight caused by a life aiding cancer surgery, meets Michael backstage in Leeds, England.
September 1992: Michael donated 1 million pesetas to charity headed by the Queen of Spain.
September 30, 1992: President Iliescu of Romania inaugurates a playground for 500 orphans which Michael has financed. Michael discusses his Heal The World Foundation.
October 1, 1992: Michael chooses a concert in Bucharest, Romania for worldwide television broadcast. Bucharest is a logical choice due to the numerous orphanages the country is known for.
November 24, 1992: At Kennedy Airport in New York, Michael supervises the loading of 43 tons of medication, blankets, and winter clothes destined for Sarajevo. The Heal The World Foundation collaborates with AmeriCares to bring resources totaling $2.1 million to Sarajevo. They will be allocated under the supervision of the United Nations.
December 10, 1992: During a press conference at the American Ambassy in Tokyo Michael is presented with a check for $100,000 for the Heal The World Foundation by Tour Sponsor Pepsi.
December 26, 1992: During a broadcast request for donations to the United Negro College Fund, Michael declares: "Black Colleges and Universities are breeding some of the leading personalities of our time. They are on top in business, justice, science and technologies, politics and religion. I am proud, that the Michael Jackson Scholarship Program enabled more than 200 young men and women to get a qualified education."
January 19, 1993: Michael is one of the stars to perform at the Presidential Inauguration of Bill Clinton. Before he sings "Gone Too Soon" he draws the attention to the plights of the victims of AIDS and mentions his friend Ryan White.
January 26, 1993: At a press conference held at Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, Michael is presented with a $200,000 donation from the National Football League and the Sponsors of the Super Bowl. He gets another $500,000 from the BEST Foundation for his Heal The World Foundation. At this occasion the foundation of "Heal L.A." is officially announced.
February 1993: In association with Sega, launched an initiative to distribute more than $108,000 of computer games and equipment to children's hospitals, children's homes, and children's charities throughout the U.K.
March 1993: The foundation of an independent film company is announced. They will produce family-oriented movies. A part of the earnings will go to the Heal The World Foundation.
March 27, 1993: At a meeting at Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Michael gives a 5-minute speech to 1200 teachers and politicians.
April 26, 1993: Within his "Heal LA" tour, Michael visits the Watta Health Foundation, and two schools in Los Angeles South Central.
May 5, 1993: Former President Jimmy Carter and Michael, who are chairmen of the "Heal Our Children/Heal The World" initiative, are in Atlanta to promote their "Atlanta Project Immunization Drive".
June 1993: Michael has announced that he will donate $1.25 million for children who have suffered from the riots in Los Angeles.
June 1993: 100 children from the Challengers Boys and Girls Club visit Neverland.
June 10, 1993: Michael promotes the new DARE-program. The purpose of the program is to inform children about the dangers of drug abuse.
June 18, 1993: Michael pays a visit to a hospital in Washington. He spends several hours with the young patients and plays chess with some of them.
August 1993: With Pepsi-Cola Thailand, donated $40,000 to Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's charity, the Rural School Children and Youth Development Fund, in support of school lunch programs in rural villages in Thailand.
August 1993: In conjunction with Pepsi-Cola International, donated new ambulances to the Contacts One Independent Living Center for Children in Moscow, Russia and the Hospital de Ninos Dr. Ricardo Gutierrez in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
October 1993: Donated $100,000 to the Children's Defense Fund, the Children's Diabetes Foundation, the Atlanta Project, and the Boys and Girl Clubs of Newark, New Jersey.
October 22, 1993: Michael visits a hospital in Santiago.
October 28, 1993: Michael makes it possible for 5000 underprivileged children to visit the Reino Aventura Park, where the whale Keiko ("Free Willy") is living.
November 5, 1993: Michael is guest at a children's party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Mexico City.
December 1993: With the Gorbachev Foundation, airlifted 60,000 doses of children's vaccines to Tblisi, Georgia.
December 16, 1993: The Heal The World Foundation UK supports "Operation Christmas Child" delivering toys, sweets, gifts and food to children in former Yugoslavia.
1994: Michael donates $500,000 to Elizabeth Taylor's AIDS Foundation.
January 7, 1994: On the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Michael gives a party for more than 100 underprivileged children at his Neverland Ranch.
February 22, 1994: "The Jackson Family Honors" is televised. The earnings of the show are given to their own newly formed charity, "Family Caring for Families".
August 6, 1994: Michael and his wife Lisa Marie are visiting two children's hospitals in Budapest. They distribute toys to the ill children.
1995: Michael wants to free dolphins who have been locked up for years. He believes there should be legal guidelines about the way dolphins have to live in zoos and parks.
March 1995: Little Bela Farkas received a new liver. Michael and Lisa Marie met this 4-year-old boy during their trip to Hungary in 1994. Michael did everything to help Bela, whose only chance to live was getting a new liver. The Heal The World Foundation covered the surgery and the cost for caring.
June 21, 1996: Michael donated a four-times platinum disc of "HIStory" in aid of the Dunblane appeal at the Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks in England.
July 18, 1996: In Soweto, South Africa Michael is laying down a wreath of flowers for youngsters who have been killed during the fights involving Apartheid.
September 1996: The first Sports Festival "Hope" was held for orphans and disadvantaged children. 3000 children and 600 volunteers took part in the Sports Festival and Michael Jackson was a special guest.
September 6, 1996: Michael visits the children's unit of a hospital in Prague.
October 1996: Michael visited a hospital for mentally challenged children in Kaoshiung, Taiwan and offered 2,000 free tickets to the sold out performance in Kaoshiung.
October 1, 1996: Michael donated the proceeds of his Tunisia concert to "The National Solidarity Fund", a charity dedicated to fighting poverty.
October 3, 1996: Michael visits a children's hospital and brings small gifts for the patients during a HIStory tour visit in Amsterdam. A room in the hospital (for parents who want to be with their children) is named after Michael.
November 1, 1996: Michael donates most of the earnings from a HIStory concert in Bombay, India to the poor people of the country.
November 7, 1996: Before his first concert in Auckland, New Zealand, Michael fulfills the wish of little Emely Smith, who is suffering from cancer, who wants to meet Michael.
November 25, 1996: Michael visited the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, delivering toys, signing autographs, and visiting with children.
December 9, 1996: During a HIStory tour visit in Manila, Michael visits a children's hospital. He announces that a part of his concert earnings will be donated to the renovation of the hospital.
January 25, 1997: Michael waved his personal fee for his Bombay appearance and donated $1.1 million to a local charity helping to educate children living in slums.
April 4, 1997: British magazine "OK!" is publishing exclusive photos of Michael's son Prince. The magazine pays about 1 million pounds for the photos. Michael donates the money to charity.
June 18, 1997: Michael signed the "Children in Need" book auctioned by the charity UNESCO.
September 1998: Michael meets 5 year old Aza Woods, who suffers from cancer, at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. Michael introduces Aza to the attraction "Star Trek: The Experience" and spends the rest of the afternoon with the little boy. Finally Michael invites Aza to spend some time with him at his Neverland Ranch.
November 16, 1998: Michael arrives in Harare, Zimbabwe. He is a member of the American Delegation invited by the Minister of Defense. The delegation thanks the government of Zimbabwe for helping to keep the peace in this area.
September 4, 1999: Michael presented Nelson Mandela with a check for 1,000,000 South African rand for the "Nelson Mandela Children's Fund."
January 22, 2000: During Christmas last year a violent storm ravaged the park of the Chateau de Versailles and destroyed 10,000 trees in the park. The estimated cost for rebuilding the park is around $20 million. Some celebrities are supporting the restoration of the park. French officials are reporting that Michael Jackson is one of them. He was one of the first people to donate money to this cause.
October 28, 2000:Michael painted a plate to be auctioned for the "Carousel of Hope Ball" benefiting childhood diabetes research.
March 6, 2001: Michael donated a black hat, a birthday phone-call and a jacket worn at the Monaco Music Awards in 2000 to the Movie Action for Children auction, an event being given by UNICEF with all proceeds will going to UNICEF's efforts to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in Africa.
March 26, 2001: Michael handed out books to young people at a Newark, NJ theater. The event, which helped to launch the Michael Jackson International Book Club, part of his new Heal the Kids charity, aims to promote childhood reading and encourage parents to return to reading bedtime stories.
September 15, 2002: Michael donated 16 exclusively autographed items consisting of CD's, videos and 2 cotton napkins to aid in the support of the victims of a severe flood in Germany. These items were auctioned off for charity and managed to raise 3935 Euro (US$ 3,814).
October 12, 2002: Michael Jackson invited more than 200 Team Vandenberg members, who recently returned from overseas deployments, and their families to his Neverland Ranch. This was to show his appreciation for the sacrifices the military in his community make.
November 19-29, 2002: Michael donated an autographed teddy bear dressed in his likeness to Siegfried & Roy's celebrity teddy bear auction. This auction benefits Opportunity Village which is a non-profit organization based in Las Vegas (USA) that enhances the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Michael's autographed teddy bear raised $5,000 for the charity.
November 21, 2002: Michael donated a jacket to the The Bambi Charity Event in Berlin which raised $16,000.
April 25, 2002: Michael Jackson performed at a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee at the Apollo Theater in Harlem helping to raise nearly $3 million dollars towards voter registration.
June 2003: The Wolf family, who experienced serious damages to their belongings during the flood in Saxony, Germany last August, was invited to Berlin by Michael Jackson when he was at the Bambi Awards. On that occasion Michael invited them to Neverland. In June, they spent three days at Neverland, meeting Michael and his children.
Charity Awards
May 14, 1984: At a ceremony in the White House President Reagan presents Michael an award for special efforts; he is honored for his participation in a national ad campaign against drunk driving.
January 1989: The "Say Yes To A Youngsters Future" program honors Michael in recognition of his efforts to encourage children to natural sciences and award him with the "National Urban Coalition Artist/Humanitarian Of The Year Award".
March 1989: At the Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California, Michael receives the Black Radio Special Award for his humanitarian efforts.
September 22, 1989: The Capital Children's Museum awards Michael with the Best Of Washington 1989 Humanitarian Award in recognition of his efforts to raise money for the museum, and for his never-ending support of children.
February 3, 1990: From Japan Michael receives a Role Model Award.
April 5, 1990: During a ceremony, where Michael is awarded as "Entertainer Of The Decade", Michael meets President George Bush, who honors him with the "Point Of Light" award. Michael receives this award for his philanthropic activities. President Bush explains Michael's humanitarian commitments to the press.
September 14, 1990: The Council of the American Scouts honors Michael with the first "Good Scout Humanitarian Award". Michael receives this award for his humanitarian activities by supporting the Make A Wish Foundation, the Prince's Trust, the United Negro College Fund and Childhelp USA.
October 23, 1990: Michael Jackson and Elton John will be the first recipients of the award in memory of Ryan White, which will be handed over in 1991.
May 1, 1992: President George Bush presents Michael with the "Point of Light" award for his continuing support of deprived children. During his stay, Michael visits little Raynal Pope, who had been injured very badly by dogs.
June 3, 1992: The organization "One To One", who is caring for better living conditions of young people, honors Michael with an award for his commitment to deprived youngsters.
July 1993: The American Friends of Hebrew University honors Michael with the Scopus Award 1993.
August 1993: The Jack The Rapper Awards are presented and Michael is honored with the "Our Children, Our Hope Of Tomorrow" award.
November 17, 1993: Michael rejects the Scopus Award. He was nominated for this award, which was planned to be given him on January 29th, 1994.
April 12, 1994: On occasion of the 2nd Children's Choice Award ceremony at Cit Center in New York, Michael is presented with the "Caring For Kids" award. This award is to honor celebrities, who take time for young people. 100,000 children and young people from 8 to 18 years old gave Michael their vote of confidence. The Children's Choice Awards are sponsored by Body Sculpt, a charity organization, that offers drug-prevention programs for young people.
November 2, 1995: Michael receives the award "Diamont of Africa".
March, 30, 1996: The Ark Trust-Foundation, who wants to draw the attention of the public eye on animal's problems, presents the 10th Genesis Award. Michael is presented with the 1995 Doris Day Award. He gets this award for the "Earth Song" video, which draws attention to the plight of the animals.
May 1, 1999: At the Bollywood awards in New York, Michael is presented with an award for his humanitarian activities. The award is signed: "Though he comes from the young American tradition, Michael is the embodiment of an old indian soul. His actions are an expression of the philosophy of Weda, which asked to work for the people - not for one's own interests."
Organizations
The Millennium-Issue of the "Guinness Book Of Records" names Michael as the Pop Star who supports the most charity organizations. The following projects are supported by Michael Jackson:
AIDS Project L.A.
American Cancer Society
Angel Food
Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
BMI Foundation
Brotherhood Crusade
Brothman Burn Center
Camp Ronald McDonald
Childhelp U.S.A.
Children's Institute International
Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
Congressional Black Caucus
Dakar Foundation
Dreamstreet Kids
Dreams Come True Charity
Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
Heal The World Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Love Match
Make A Wish Foundation
Minority Aids Project
Motown Museum
NAACP
National Rainbow Coalition
Rotary Club of Australia
Society of Singers
Starlight Foundation
The Carter Center's Atlanta Project
The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
Transafrica
United Negro College Fund
United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope
Volunteers of America
Watts Summer Festival
Wish Granting
YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
This is the oldest mentoring organization serving youth in the USA.
BBBSA has provided one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and children at risk since 1904. BBBSA currently serves over 100,000 children and youth in more than 500 agencies throughout all of the United States.
BMI Foundation
From jazz to musical theater, from music education for gifted youngsters to support for the work of accomplished concert music composers, the BMI Foundation seeks out the best and most promising of today's and tomorrow's musical creators and offers a platform of support that fosters their growth and ensures the continuation of the heritage of American musical ingenuity for generations to come.
Childhelp USA
Childhelp USA is dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, educational, und spiritual needs of abused and neglected children focusing efforts and resources upon treatment, prevention.
Children's Institute International
This is a private, non-profit organization specializing in the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Over the past 90 years, CII has evolved from a shelter for single mothers and their babies to an internationally recognized model of comprehensive care and assistance for at-risk children and their families.
CII assistance includes child and family assessment supported by 24-hour emergency residential shelter care, family treatment services, therapeutic day care, child health clinic, long-term foster family care, and substance abuse treatment and prevention services.
Make A Wish Foundation fulfills the favorite wish of any child between the age of 2 ½ and 18 who has a diagnosed life-threatening illness.
Camp Ronald McDonald
Camp for children with cancer.
Source: http://www.jacksonaction.com (http://www.jacksonaction.com)[/color]
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Wow....truely amazing achievements....This is why he is so unique...Not too many other celebraties could compare to him...What a heart. What a soul..xoxo
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Thanks for posting this Souza. IMO it should be the first thing anyone sees when visiting this or any MJ site. If Mike's life is an essay...that list is his thesis.
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With L.O.V.E. always.
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These are the things that the media do not say.
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First thing you hear about Michael Jackson is he's a child molester or he bleached his skin and had a million surgeries but never do you hear about his charity work and all the other great things hes done for the world other than his music, it seems like its harder to find the good things about Michael then the bad thanks to the media well F the media people need to realize not everything you hear is the truth
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Wow, I knew he did a lot for charity, I had no idea it was this much! Wow. Much respect. Thank you for posting.
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Obama has a N.P.P. yet MJ never got one.. hmm.
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its amazing how much he did ,i didnt know half of it and i am speechless :o
he is the best and should get a nobel prize for it :D :D i love you Michael ;) :oops:
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When I see all of this, it just reminds me that Michael Jackson is LOVE, pure and simple.
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How lucky are we to live at the same as him who else has ever behaved like this I did not know about many of the gifts and the general public know even less it should be the headlines of all newspapers
Thankyou for posting
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Michael Jackson himself, as a solo artist, donated over 500 million dollar to over 38 different charities.
Michael should be contributed as one of the greatest humanitarian that ever lived imo.
He could have chosen to keep it all by him self and do what he wants.
Michael chose to give it to the people who live in poverty, to those who are abused and to those who have diseases.
It feeds my heart with joy to see Michael not only to be a good artist but also have a good personality.
He visited alot of different hospitals to see the children who have these sort of "handicaps".
Michael is a great IDOL to me, not only as an artist but also as a person.
Peace.
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"What more can I give" is not listed.
I guess, there's a lot more, we don't know about.
What a wonderful man.
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"What more can I give" is not listed.
I guess, there's a lot more, we don't know about.
What a wonderful man.
Always feel free to add!
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Wow, what an amazing list. Much more than I knew about! And there is alot more than listed, he made many anonymous donations too.
It's a real shame that this is not something said by the media, rather than the utter trash they print. I think that the tabloids that prints trash about Michael should see this list and hang their head in shame, just look how much love he is giving to the world, and the people that live here. Totally selfless.
We love you Michael.
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Wow, what an amazing list. Much more than I knew about! And there is alot more than listed, he made many anonymous donations too.
It's a real shame that this is not something said by the media, rather than the utter trash they print. I think that the tabloids that prints trash about Michael should see this list and hang their head in shame, just look how much love he is giving to the world, and the people that live here. Totally selfless.
We love you Michael.
You're right! There's far too much negative, negative, news, and not all of it is necessary to print at all.. Not just this amazing list, but more positive, lightweight news just to show all of the good things that are still in the world should be in the media more often.. Maybe we should ask TMZ to publish this list!
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Thank you, Souza, for bringing much deserved attention and exposure to this often ignored part of Michael's life, his truly giving heart and unconditional love for humanity.
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To see a summary of the enormous generousity of this man brings tears to my eyes - hardly anyone (other than true fans) realized the true charity of his soul. Michael quietly gave of his time and his resources to make the world a better place and all the tabloids did was zero in on fabricated BS to sell magazines. Hurts my soul to think what he has endured - as much as I yearn to see his face and hear his voice, I would understand if he chose never to come back. But hope springs eternal and I am here for the duration.
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So much LOVE ;）Thank you, Michael!
Thank you, Souza!
I LOVE YOU ALL & GOD BLESS :)
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Obama has a N.P.P. yet MJ never got one.. hmm.
Seriously!
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Great job Souza, this is the the most important thing that people should know about Michael,he has done so many charitable contributions that no any other artist has ever done during the history of show-business, but he never got credits for it- neither from the press nor from the people around him, instead he was ridiculed and humiliated as a wacko-jacko, how cruel this world is, i also think that he should get a nobile prize as the greatest humanitarian of all times.
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Wow, what an amazing list. Much more than I knew about! And there is alot more than listed, he made many anonymous donations too.
It's a real shame that this is not something said by the media, rather than the utter trash they print. I think that the tabloids that prints trash about Michael should see this list and hang their head in shame, just look how much love he is giving to the world, and the people that live here. Totally selfless.
We love you Michael.
You're right! There's far too much negative, negative, news, and not all of it is necessary to print at all.. Not just this amazing list, but more positive, lightweight news just to show all of the good things that are still in the world should be in the media more often.. Maybe we should ask TMZ to publish this list![/quote]
You're right, maybe we should ask them here?? viewtopic.php?f=50&t=14194&hilit=uncle+harve+request (http://michaeljacksonhoaxforum.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?f=50&t=14194&hilit=uncle+harve+request)
:)
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Wow, what an amazing list. Much more than I knew about! And there is alot more than listed, he made many anonymous donations too.
It's a real shame that this is not something said by the media, rather than the utter trash they print. I think that the tabloids that prints trash about Michael should see this list and hang their head in shame, just look how much love he is giving to the world, and the people that live here. Totally selfless.
We love you Michael.
Also in addition to my original post (I wrote this late at night on my phone lol), it makes me feel ashamed to live in a society that will ridicule, humiliate and label a man who has done more for this planet than any other person alive. Maybe I'm just being over sensitive but it makes me feel sick to my stomach. :? :?
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Wow, what an amazing list. Much more than I knew about! And there is alot more than listed, he made many anonymous donations too.
It's a real shame that this is not something said by the media, rather than the utter trash they print. I think that the tabloids that prints trash about Michael should see this list and hang their head in shame, just look how much love he is giving to the world, and the people that live here. Totally selfless.
We love you Michael.
Also in addition to my original post (I wrote this late at night on my phone lol), it makes me feel ashamed to live in a society that will ridicule, humiliate and label a man who has done more for this planet than any other person alive. Maybe I'm just being over sensitive but it makes me feel sick to my stomach. :? :?
A strong indignation takes the throat and rolls up stomach to read ....
an artist and a man so generous as MJ was treacherously stabbed by the miserables powers that wanted him destroyed, was never deliberately highlighted the caring and sensitive side of his personality... :(
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Let's see:
Michael- 500 million and counting
to
Sneddon 'n Snakes- Zip
'nuff said
Michael you are truly amazing, thank you!
L.O.V.E.
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Thank you for this post, Souza. I knew about Michael's many charitable contributions, but I didn't know that many. I love him so much for that!
This is a good example of L.O.V.E. to everyone. It's a good thing that everyone can contribute, no matter if this is financially or help other people in your environment. Imagine if each and everyone does something to help. :D
L.O.V.E.
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THIS IS AWESOME SOUZA :D :D :D
THANK YOU FOR POSTING. I ONLY WISH THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE WOULD SEE AND REMEMBER.
WE LOVE YOU MORE MICHAEL HUGSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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Mo, Souza and TS, what do you think about maybe contacting those media writers we had a list of contact details for, for the last ralley. I think it would be a good idea. The general public only know the negatives that the media reports on Michael. This may bring more awareness of what Michael actually stands for.
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Lee.H good idea ;)
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Thakyou SOUZA for your post :D and i agree with you mumof3 it should.
How lucky are we to live at the same as him who else has ever behaved like this I did not know about many of the gifts and the general public know even less it should be the headlines of all newspapers
Thankyou for posting
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That's why he will always have a special place in my heart.
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such a good soul. he will always have a place in my heart
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Who kept- and who is keeping 2 eyes on Michael's charities now? I am wandering about that because he did have- and still has a lot of vultures around him. So many contributions needed managing and they still need managing by trustworthy people.I have the assumption that there were not too many trustworthy people around him, specially his last years.
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What I really appreciate with Michael and his donations to charities is that he is doing it without cameras, not for his image but really with his heart. This, is true charity and surely God will reward him for that because he is simply giving back. The best reward comes from God.
God bless you Michael.
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What a beautiful giving heart Michael possesses. He has always lived by the maxim that with great wealth and influence comes the responsibility to help those less fortunate, and this he has done without drawing attention to himself or seeking publicity. He is truly a blessing to this world :)
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Ahww...that list makes me cry...such a good hearted man...I just love him! Big kiss to Michael!
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Thanks for posting such an extensive list of his charitable endeavors. And to think his enemies brought him down because of the most important thing in his life, love for children--twisted that into something the opposite. But I am so-o-o glad this story's not over yet. The seed of his life has been planted and I believe the harvest will yet come, the great blessing. Not a come-back but a takeover. When MJ's supporters have tried to spread the good things about MJ all over the net, and here now members are wanting to email the media about this, I was reminded of the verse in Proverbs 27:2.
Proverbs 27:2 (New King James Version)
2 Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth;
A stranger, and not your own lips.
MJ didn't want to blow his own horn, and I think he'll be more than happy to hear others tell what he has done. I'm thinking there must be thousands of children around the world that are now adults that must have known the true beautiful side of him, and then had to listen to the garbage and wonder about it. How awful for them as well, but again thankfully the tide is turning.
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Michael is a great inspiration!
This list does not include many of the events he organised for Children at Neverland and other places and the visits he made to numerous hospitals...etc
I could imagine Michael wanting to make even more of a difference when he comes back, and this time millions will join him and together we will thrive to make this World a better place and achieve the "impossible"...!
With L.O.V.E
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What I really appreciate with Michael and his donations to charities is that he is doing it without cameras, not for his image but really with his heart. This, is true charity and surely God will reward him for that because he is simply giving back. The best reward comes from God.
God bless you Michael.
I'm second that ! ;)
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MJ wouldn't like to use medias to publish his charity achivements, let's use it billboards! all over the world !
what news would it be ! Can u imagine people' reactions? Medias would be crazy and some ot them would be writing about such an event - all over the world in different languages!
Love u MJ -all my soul, it took me a year to realise that Your come back is not so important as Your PRESENCY (BEING WITH US).
Yvonne
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These are ALL the things the media loves to leave out. They leave out his kindness, his generosity, his pure and selfless nature. The media is FULL of CRAP. This is why the world is so depressing. No one likes to focus on the good out in the world--they just focus and feed off of the negativity--the BS that sells and brings in the cash. I have never heard ANYONE say "Oh, did you know MJ donated to so and so?" or "Yeah, and MJ helped out these kids.." NO. You don't. You don't even hear it TODAY, even after his "death." When I bring him up, people always always bring up the molestation trials (of which I strongly defy). But when I mention his charity work, donations, etc, the don't know SQUAT. NOTHING. NADA. The media pulls out bull whenever it can, no matter what--even AFTER his "death." THIS is why a lot of people turned their backs on Michael..because of the crap printed in the papers. It sickens me and makes me extremely angry to know what lengths and depths people will go to for money. And it disappoints me that society today also likes to feed off this negativity and spread it around through gossip. This greed and hunger that the media posses is unforgiving. They hurt him and I hate them for it. Yes, hate is a strong but it's very appropriate for these scum bags.
What kind of freaking society is this?
No damn conscience whatsoever. When these people go home--actually, I don't even want to address them as people, because they're NOT. No human being with a conscience and a beating heart would do the things they do. And if human beings do do this, then shiz, you let me know so I can consider myself something else. When these CREATURES go home, they pat their pockets and kiss their wallets with absolutely no remorse. They don't even think of the immense pain and trouble they've brought upon Michael. They're disgusting. It truly sickens me. W.t.f.
God bless you, Michael. For putting up with so much BS and still being able to smile and give. I love you.
And for everyone else who screwed this angel over: WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND. Yeah, gloat and boast and take comfort in that green crap that buys you your temporary happiness. But God is watching. And God is good.
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Definitely inspiring! We all should help people if we are able to. :) I'm trying.. There is a local thing going on for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to find cures. I joined the cause as a money raiser, lol But so far, noone has donated any money.. If anyone is interested in helping that cause, you can donate here.. All money goes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma society! http://pages.lightthenight.org/oswim/Po ... alTheWorld (http://pages.lightthenight.org/oswim/PortlndL10/HealTheWorld) Anything helps. If you do donate, thank you in advance.
Peace and l.o.v.e..Let's take steps to heal the world!
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I'm not sure if this article has ever been posted on this site. I wanted to post it here, though, because it ties in perfectly with Michael's charitable contributions. It's a bit long but a very beautifully written article showing the magnitude of Michael's heart and soul.
Michael Jackson: Spiritual Messenger Hiding in Plain Sight
There are those rare visionaries who come along, maybe a few every millennia: the Bodhisattvas of the world. They are usually empaths who begin in childhood to literally feel the pain of the world and make vows to the cosmos early in life to change or improve it. They go about spreading awareness and mobilizing forces for change in order to make the world a better place. Counted among them are: Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Theresa, John Lennon, Lady Diana Spencer, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Mattie Stepanek, Nelson Mandela and a little Moonwalker.
The most famous man on earth literally stopped the world and the Internet when he became immortal on June 25, 2009. Michael Jackson was such a one— a cheerleader for humanity and a force for coalescing compassion and mobilizing global forces for change, philanthropy and social reform. A global messenger, Michael’s rise to stardom afforded him visibility and a worldwide platform from which to broadcast his message. His boldness and artistry garnered attention and Michael knew how to get attention. When he pulled enough people in and had everybody’s attention—he emphatically delivered the message. It was cloaked in a form that everyone could understand—the universal language of music.
As a child, he acutely felt the pain of the world and especially the world’s children. Michael’s words in his book Dancing the Dream reveal a thread of spirituality and mysticism rare for one so young. His body of work is filled with myth, metaphor and musical and visual story that encodes a stunning spiritual message for the human race. One has to look closely and deeper for the real message: his Ghost short film holds a jaw dropping message about humanity, mirror and shadow.
His Man in the Mirror song written by Siedah Garrett, became a Gandhi-esque anthem for a generation. He donated 100% of the proceeds of that song to charity as he did with many of his concerts including the Victory Tour with his brothers. Man in the Mirror encourages self reflection and mastery and being the change you wish to see in the world: “I’m starting with the man in the mirror; I’m asking him to change his ways; no message could have been any clearer; if you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change.”
Michael also produced They Don’t Care about Us and other songs to address police brutality and mistreatment by authority. His song and video Black or White changed minds and advanced racial equality and multicultural diversity. His We are the World composition with Lionel Richie and accompanying video gathered 39 of the most visible faces on earth to raise millions to save lives in Africa. Heal the World was sung by children around the globe and at the 1993 Super Bowl halftime show where the whole stadium became a collage of earth’s children of all races and ethnic origins. Michael was the impetus behind Live Aid, Band Aid and he is responsible for starting the trend for musicians and celebrities to engage in fundraising and philanthropy.
His environmental anthem and epic music video Earth Song, was a prominent feature of his planned comeback concert This Is It. Earth Song carries the message that we must become not only custodians but stewards of the planet or risk destroying or losing it. His spiritual messages in the form of self-reflection, commitment and action boldly took on: racism, inequality, war, poverty, gangs, illicit drugs, apathy, the misuse of power, evil, at risk youth, education, family bonds and a host of contemporary social issues. Videos of Earth Song Live can be found on You Tube stunningly raw in their emotion and stark in their message.
Michael’s Don’t Stop till You get Enough is about the Force featured in Star Wars by George Lucas; he was a fan of both Lucas and Spielberg and he understood the concept of The Force, an intuitive conscious energy that permeates creation. He often said it was that intuitive energy, Force, or God who wrote his lyrics, performed and worked through him. He denied his own genius saying that his creativity and power didn’t come from him but through him. He writes about it Dancing the Dream. The last album Michael produced, Invincible included Cry, a song about us—meaning humanity the collective, being the chosen one and needing some kind of sign that we are: ‘on it’… the mission to change the world and create a better version of the human.
Michael’s international concerts featured a military tank screaming onto stage and a soldier who lays down his weapon for a child who extends an offering of peace. He organized concerts at the world’s troubled spots like the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea asking his promoters to send him where he was needed. He teamed up with Pavarotti in benefits for the Warchild organization to help children in Kosovo and Guatemala. He organized a series of benefit concerts in Germany and Korea. He recruited Slash, The Scorpions, Boyz II Men, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, A. R. Rahman, Prabhu Deva Sundaram, Shobana Chandrakumar, Andrea Bocelli and Luciano Pavarotti for the Michael Jackson and Friends concerts. The proceeds were donated to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, the Red Cross and UNESCO.
After the 9/11 terrorist attack in New York City, Michael Jackson helped organize the United We Stand: What More Can I Give benefit concert at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., which aired on October 21, 2001 and included dozens of major artists. His song What More Can I Give was written for the benefit and he donated it to the 9/11 families. He founded the Michael Jackson Burn Center at Culver City Memorial Hospital in California. Attending President Clinton’s inauguration, he asked for more funding for AIDS research after Ryan White, another child he had befriended, died from the disease. Michael Jackson is listed in the Guinness World Book of Records as supporting the most charities of any entertainer—thirty nine of them. He met with heads of state and marched with armies round the world. The arm band he wore every day on his sleeve was homage to children and he vowed to wear it until there were no more wars on the planet and no more hungry children. His taped fingers were to remind him and us that there were still injured and suffering children in the world.
Michael, while on tour, would visit orphanages and hospitals in the countries where he played to concert audiences. He often met with leaders and if he found deplorable conditions during his visits, he would threaten to cancel a concert unless the conditions improved within 24 hours. No one ever ignored his demands for it would likely have caused citizen revolts. There are also hundreds of stories from people who were personally contacted by Michael Jackson. After a sniper opened fire at Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California, Michael called the local sheriff to request an escort from the airport to the school to visit the children; Dave Dave was a child who was badly burned when his father doused him with kerosene and lit him on fire and Michael, upon hearing the story, insisted on meeting and befriending him; Bela Farcas needed a liver transplant when Michael met him at Bethesda Hospital in Budapest so Michael paid for his new liver; he funded burials for children whose families couldn’t afford them and in one case, he sent his sequined jacket and a glove for the child to be buried in; he donated clothing and belongings for fundraisers and was the recipient of humanitarian awards too many to mention during his life and more since the recognition of his contributions since his death.
For decades, his Neverland Valley Ranch hosted monthly guest vacations, whether he was there or traveling, for children who were: gravely ill, inner city, handicapped, poor, at risk youth, gang affiliated, disenfranchised and disillusioned. The video for his famous Beat It featured real gang members Michael recruited—the Crips and the Bloods who collaborated to film it; the two groups had never before cooperated on anything except violence. His work with children was legion and very dear to his heart. Twice during his career, his celebrity, wealth and deep pockets brought accusers and accusations into his life—of improprieties with children. The accusations hurt him deeply and were later proven false and attempts to extort money from him. Although found innocent, the ordeal of his 2005 trial had harmed his reputation and was deeply wounding causing him to never host children at his fantasy ranch, nor live there again. He left his home feeling it had been sullied irreversibly by unscrupulous accusers and underhanded law enforcement personnel. He would never again sleep in his bedroom, in fact sleeping at all became rare; his sleep problems escalated and eventually led to his untimely and eerie death.
Most of Jackson’s work asks us to be emissaries of change and the evolution of human consciousness. The man leaves in his wake, an unparalleled humanitarian legacy, planetary midwifery and the alchemical power of the Bodhisattva used to enhance humanity and the planet. Using voice, magic, majesty, artistry, dance, mystery, sensuality, musical genius, enchantment and colossal talent to get their attention, pull people in, and marshal forces to deliver his message Michael trumpeted the message: Heal the world, make it a better place; make that change and change the world.”
If one digs underneath the hype, sensationalism and medialoid portrayal of Jackson, one finds a visionary and true humanitarian. If one looks beyond the label of “crazed” attributed to his fans, one finds mostly intelligent, thoughtful people who quite possibly are the greatest legacy he left this world. As the world’s most famous and visible global humanitarian and cheerleader, he leaves behind a worldwide family of 250 million admirers who are taking his teachings seriously. Michael always said his fans were his legacy. Many in the media have given them a cursory dismissal because of the “fan” label. But they got the message and they mean to be the change they want to see in the world and make it a better place. They are an army of humanitarians who are being the change. They mobilize themselves and resources for causes like the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile and others. They got Michael’s message and are weaving it into their lives.
Perhaps it’s time Michael Jackson is recognized for who he really was and not for the media frenzied and tabloid portrayal that pandered to a sophomoric public drunk and fixated on the cult of celebrity. His genius is there for anyone who wants to take a closer look, who wants the truth and not the tabloid caricature version. If he were recognized for his real accomplishments we would see an unappreciated visionary and genius, a spiritual teacher among us who was hiding in plain sight and masquerading as a Moonwalking Maker of Magic. If you feel impelled at all to take a closer look you may find your mouth agape and your surprise staggering. And you might even come to understand the Force that was Michael Jackson; then the real legend continues.
(c) B. Kaufmann One Wordsmith
http://voiceseducation.org/content/michael-jackson-spiritual-messenger-hiding-plain-sight
With L.O.V.E. always.
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Indeed a beautifully written article, BeTheChange. Thank you, I enjoyed reading it. I think it definately fits in this subject. The article is an clear and true excerpt of Michael's life, contributions and messages to the world and in particular that he is a visionary and true humanitarian. So true.
Everlasting L.O.V.E.
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at it destination full of hope. – Maya Angelou
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Thank you "Be the Change"...this article warmed my heart and brought tears to my eyes at the same time. It breaks my heart that the media "crucified" the most loving, giving Humanitarian, this world will ever see! I wish that someone in the media had the balls, to go against their usual "tabloid trash" type of journalism, (and I use that word loosely )and I wish that they would have the guts to finally print the truth about Michael and everything he has done for this world!! I guess I will just keep the faith and hope that when this "hoax" is finally revealed to the world, that the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, will finally prevail and the whole world will finally understand who Michael Jackson really was and is...the most loving selfless humanitarian, this world will ever know!
I love and respect you so much Michael and I hope the day comes soon, when you will finally get the respect you have deserved all along! God Bless you dear friend...God Bless you!
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Thank you very much for this article!
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THIS IS IT ... this is what Michael Jackson was put on this planet for. I am blown away by the eloquency of the words and the raw beauty of the truth contained within this tribute to an amazing human being we have the privilege of calling both our brother and our King. Thank you BeTheChange for sharing this. I wish it could appear on the front page of every newspaper and magazine on the planet and that everyone could read about The Man They Never Knew. Love, peace & blessings, emerald xo
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What an amazing article, thanks for sharing!
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You're all very welcome...it's one of my favorite articles about Michael. I, too, wish that everyone could read this and know this side of him. Unfortunately, many just never looked far enough passed the 'image' to see the 'man'.
With L.O.V.E. always.
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God bless him for all that....i have heated debates with my father about Michaels money...he just won't have it that Michael donated so much and thinks it's all hype..yet he would rather believe negative hype like the rest of the sheep..
I am so pleased to be a BeLIEver! and not a hater in all of this
x
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These are the things that the media do not say.
Exactly...sure we have seen little snippets here and there of Michael at a hospital or something like that. Usually the one with LMP is shown for a few seconds and that is it
Why were THESE things not "breaking news" or important things to discuss and be put on the front page of a magazine or newspaper instead of all the other horrible stuff which "sells magazines". People need to wake up. Stories about real life and kindness and togetherness is what needs to be broadcasted and not the tabloid crap.
Michael donated so much money and his time and his LIFE to helping others. Giving is his way of being happy. Giving is so much better than receiving.
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Wow....truely amazing achievements....This is why he is so unique...Not too many other celebraties could compare to him...What a heart. What a soul..xoxo
Yeah, it is truly indeed that Michael Jackson has a great heart that we could be proud of. He always thinking other people, he is always to help people. After he noticed that he is sick and he will going to die because of his medical condition. He is given some of earning to people to help other people.
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Yeah, it is truly indeed that Michael Jackson has a great heart that we could be proud of. He always thinking other people, he is always to help people. After he noticed that he is sick and he will going to die because of his medical condition. He is given some of earning to people to help other people.
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Wow....truely amazing achievements....This is why he is so unique...Not too many other celebraties could compare to him...What a heart. What a soul..xoxo
Yeah, it is truly indeed that Michael Jackson has a great heart that we could be proud of. He always thinking other people, he is always to help people. After he noticed that he is sick and he will going to die because of his medical condition. He is given some of earning to people to help other people.
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Wow....truely amazing achievements....This is why he is so unique...Not too many other celebraties could compare to him...What a heart. What a soul..xoxo
Yeah, it is truly indeed that Michael Jackson has a great heart that we could be proud of. He always thinking other people, he is always to help people. After he noticed that he is sick and he will going to die because of his medical condition. He is given some of earning to people to help other people.
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That person, yeshadette21, joined the forum on Oct. 18, last visited on Oct. 22, and made only that one post! Very odd, if you ask me.
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Extremely odd! She was either a troll or seriously lost to find herself on this site! I've heard of not doing your homework but come on! :roll:
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Truly a WONDERFUL Human Being. Leading by example.
Thank you for sharing this.
L.O.V.E
January 10, 1984: Michael visits the unit for burn victims at Brotman-Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles.
April 9, 1984: David Smithee, a 14-year-old boy who suffers from cystic fibroses is invited to Michael's home. It was David's last wish to meet Michael. He dies 7 weeks later.
April 14, 1984: Michael equips a 19-bed-unit at Mount Senai New York Medical Center. This center is part of the T.J. Martell-Foundation for leukemia and cancer research.
July 5, 1984: During the Jackson's press conference at Tavern On The Green, Michael announces that his part of the earnings from the Victory Tour will be donated to three charitable organizations: The United Negro College Fund, Camp Good Times, and the T.J. Martell-Foundation.
July 14, 1984: After the first concert of the Victory Tour, Michael meets 8 terminally ill children backstage.
December 13, 1984: Michael visits the Brotman Memorial Hospital, where he had been treated when he was burned very badly during the producing of a Pepsi commercial. He donates all the money he receives from Pepsi, $1.5 million, to the Michael Jackson Burn Center for Children.
January 28, 1985: Michael and 44 other artists meet to record "We Are The World", written by Michael and Lionel Ritchie. The proceeds of this record are donated to the starving people in Africa.
1986: Michael set up the "Michael Jackson UNCF Endowed Scholarship Fund". This $1.5 million fund is aimed towards students majoring in performance art and communications, with money given each year to students attending a UNCF member college or university.
February 28, 1986: After having had a heart-transplant, 14-year-old Donna Ashlock from California gets a call from Michael Jackson. He had heard that she is a big fan of his. Michael invites her to his home as soon as she is feeling better. This visit takes place on March 8th. Donna stays for dinner and watches a movie together with Michael.
September 13, 1987: Michael supports a campaign against racism. He supports efforts of the NAACP, to fight prejudices against black artists.
October 1987: At the end of his Bad Tour, Michael donates some personal items to the UNESCO for a charitable auction. The proceeds will be for the education of children in developing countries.
February 1, 1988: The Song "Man In the Mirror" enters the charts. The proceeds from the sales of this record goes to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a camp for children who suffer from cancer.
March 1, 1988: At a press conference held by his sponsor Pepsi, Michael presents a $600,000 check to the United Negro College Fund.
April 1988: Free tickets are given away for three concerts in Atlanta, Georgia to the Make A Wish Foundation.
May 22, 1988: Michael visits children who suffer from cancer in the Bambini-Gesu Children's Hospital in Rome. He signs autographs and gives away sweets and records to the little patients. He promises a check of 100,000 pounds to the hospital.
July 16, 1988: Before a concert at Wembley Stadium Michael meets the Prince of Wales and his wife Diana. He hands over a check of 150,000 pounds for the Prince's Trust, and a check of 100,000 pounds for the children's hospital at Great Ormond Street.
July 20, 1988: Michael visits terminally ill children at Great Ormond Street Hospital. At a unit for less critical patients he stays a little bit longer and tells a story.
August 29, 1988: At his 30th birthday Michael performs a concert in Leeds, England for the English charity-organization "Give For Life". The goal of this organization is the immunization of children. Michael presents a check for 65,000 pounds.
December 1988: Michael visits 12-year-old David Rothenburg. His father had 5 years earlier burned him very badly in an act of revenge against his former wife.
January 1989: The proceeds of one of Michael's shows in Los Angeles are donated to Childhelp USA, the biggest charity-organization against child-abuse. In appreciation of the contributions of Michael, Childhelp of Southern California is founding the "Michael Jackson International Institute for Research On Child Abuse".
January 10, 1989: The Bad Tour comes to an end. Under-privileged children are donated tickets for each concert and Michael donates money to hospitals, orphanages and charity-organizations.
February 7, 1989: Michael visits the Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California. Some weeks earlier a 25-year-old man had fired at the school's playground. 5 children had been killed and 39 had been wounded.
March 5, 1989: Michael invites 200 deprived children of the St. Vincent Institute for handicapped children and of the organization Big Brothers and Big Sisters to the Circus Vargas in Santa Barbara. After this event he invites them to his ranch to introduce his private zoo at his Neverland Ranch to them.
November 13, 1989: The organization "Wishes Granted" helps 4-year-old Darian Pagan, who suffers from leukemia to meet Michael. Michael invites the little boy to a performance of Canadian acrobats.
December 28, 1989: Young Ryan White, who suffers from hemophilia, spends his holidays on Michael's ranch. Ryan had been infected with AIDS by contaminated blood transfusions in 1984. After he was excluded from his school in Kokomo, Ryan fought against the discrimination of AIDS victims.
January 6, 1990: Michael invites 82 abused and neglected children through Childhelp to his Neverland Ranch. There are games, a Barbeque and a movie show provided for them.
July 1990: 45 children from the Project Dream Street, Los Angeles, for children with life-threatening illness are invited to Neverland Valley.
August 18, 1990: Michael invites 130 children of the YMCA summer program of Los Angeles and Santa Barbara to his Neverland Ranch.
May 6, 1991: Michael is invited to the Jane Goodall Charity event. Michael supports her, an advocate of behavioral research concerning chimpanzees in Gombe, Nigeria for more than 30 years.
July 26, 1991: Michael pays a visit to the Youth Sports & Art Foundation in Los Angeles. This Foundation supports families of gang members, and helps dealing with drug-abuse. Michael talks to the kids and presents them with a wide-screen TV set and a financial gift.
December 1991: Michael's office MJJ Productions treats needy families in Los Angeles with more than 200 turkey dinners.
February 1992: Within 11 days Michael covers 30,000 miles in Africa, to visit hospitals, orphanages, schools, churches, and institutions for mentally handicapped children.
February 3, 1992: At a press conference at the New York Radio City Music Hall, Michael announces that he is planning a new world tour, to raise funds for his new "Heal The World" Foundation. This Foundation will support the fight against AIDS, Juvenile Diabetes and will support the Camp Ronald McDonald and the Make A Wish Foundation.
May 6, 1992: Michael defrays the funeral-expenses for Ramon Sanchez, who was killed during the Los Angeles riots.
June 23, 1992: At a press conference in London, Michael makes an announcement about his Heal The World Foundation.
June 26, 1992: Michael presents the Mayor of Munich, Mr. Kronawitter, with a 40,000 DM-check for the needy people of the city.
June 29, 1992: Michael visits the Sophia Children's Hospital in Rotterdam and presents a check for 100,000 pounds.
July 1992: Michael donated L. 821,477,296 to La Partita del Cuore (The Heart Match) in Rome and donated 120,000 DM to children's charities in Estonia and Latvia.
July 25, 1992: On the occasion of a concert in Dublin, Ireland, Michael announces that he will give 400,000 pounds of the tour earnings to various charities.
July 29, 1992: Michael visits the Queen Elizabeth Children's Hospital in London. To the surprise the children, he brings Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Euro-Disney to the hospital.
July 31, 1992: On the Eve of his second concert at Wembley Stadium, Michael presents Prince Charles with a check of 200,000 pounds for the Prince's Trust.
August 16, 1992: 6 year old Nicholas Killen, who lost his eyesight caused by a life aiding cancer surgery, meets Michael backstage in Leeds, England.
September 1992: Michael donated 1 million pesetas to charity headed by the Queen of Spain.
September 30, 1992: President Iliescu of Romania inaugurates a playground for 500 orphans which Michael has financed. Michael discusses his Heal The World Foundation.
October 1, 1992: Michael chooses a concert in Bucharest, Romania for worldwide television broadcast. Bucharest is a logical choice due to the numerous orphanages the country is known for.
November 24, 1992: At Kennedy Airport in New York, Michael supervises the loading of 43 tons of medication, blankets, and winter clothes destined for Sarajevo. The Heal The World Foundation collaborates with AmeriCares to bring resources totaling $2.1 million to Sarajevo. They will be allocated under the supervision of the United Nations.
December 10, 1992: During a press conference at the American Ambassy in Tokyo Michael is presented with a check for $100,000 for the Heal The World Foundation by Tour Sponsor Pepsi.
December 26, 1992: During a broadcast request for donations to the United Negro College Fund, Michael declares: "Black Colleges and Universities are breeding some of the leading personalities of our time. They are on top in business, justice, science and technologies, politics and religion. I am proud, that the Michael Jackson Scholarship Program enabled more than 200 young men and women to get a qualified education."
January 19, 1993: Michael is one of the stars to perform at the Presidential Inauguration of Bill Clinton. Before he sings "Gone Too Soon" he draws the attention to the plights of the victims of AIDS and mentions his friend Ryan White.
January 26, 1993: At a press conference held at Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, Michael is presented with a $200,000 donation from the National Football League and the Sponsors of the Super Bowl. He gets another $500,000 from the BEST Foundation for his Heal The World Foundation. At this occasion the foundation of "Heal L.A." is officially announced.
February 1993: In association with Sega, launched an initiative to distribute more than $108,000 of computer games and equipment to children's hospitals, children's homes, and children's charities throughout the U.K.
March 1993: The foundation of an independent film company is announced. They will produce family-oriented movies. A part of the earnings will go to the Heal The World Foundation.
March 27, 1993: At a meeting at Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, Michael gives a 5-minute speech to 1200 teachers and politicians.
April 26, 1993: Within his "Heal LA" tour, Michael visits the Watta Health Foundation, and two schools in Los Angeles South Central.
May 5, 1993: Former President Jimmy Carter and Michael, who are chairmen of the "Heal Our Children/Heal The World" initiative, are in Atlanta to promote their "Atlanta Project Immunization Drive".
June 1993: Michael has announced that he will donate $1.25 million for children who have suffered from the riots in Los Angeles.
June 1993: 100 children from the Challengers Boys and Girls Club visit Neverland.
June 10, 1993: Michael promotes the new DARE-program. The purpose of the program is to inform children about the dangers of drug abuse.
June 18, 1993: Michael pays a visit to a hospital in Washington. He spends several hours with the young patients and plays chess with some of them.
August 1993: With Pepsi-Cola Thailand, donated $40,000 to Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's charity, the Rural School Children and Youth Development Fund, in support of school lunch programs in rural villages in Thailand.
August 1993: In conjunction with Pepsi-Cola International, donated new ambulances to the Contacts One Independent Living Center for Children in Moscow, Russia and the Hospital de Ninos Dr. Ricardo Gutierrez in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
October 1993: Donated $100,000 to the Children's Defense Fund, the Children's Diabetes Foundation, the Atlanta Project, and the Boys and Girl Clubs of Newark, New Jersey.
October 22, 1993: Michael visits a hospital in Santiago.
October 28, 1993: Michael makes it possible for 5000 underprivileged children to visit the Reino Aventura Park, where the whale Keiko ("Free Willy") is living.
November 5, 1993: Michael is guest at a children's party at the Hard Rock Cafe in Mexico City.
December 1993: With the Gorbachev Foundation, airlifted 60,000 doses of children's vaccines to Tblisi, Georgia.
December 16, 1993: The Heal The World Foundation UK supports "Operation Christmas Child" delivering toys, sweets, gifts and food to children in former Yugoslavia.
1994: Michael donates $500,000 to Elizabeth Taylor's AIDS Foundation.
January 7, 1994: On the weekend of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, Michael gives a party for more than 100 underprivileged children at his Neverland Ranch.
February 22, 1994: "The Jackson Family Honors" is televised. The earnings of the show are given to their own newly formed charity, "Family Caring for Families".
August 6, 1994: Michael and his wife Lisa Marie are visiting two children's hospitals in Budapest. They distribute toys to the ill children.
1995: Michael wants to free dolphins who have been locked up for years. He believes there should be legal guidelines about the way dolphins have to live in zoos and parks.
March 1995: Little Bela Farkas received a new liver. Michael and Lisa Marie met this 4-year-old boy during their trip to Hungary in 1994. Michael did everything to help Bela, whose only chance to live was getting a new liver. The Heal The World Foundation covered the surgery and the cost for caring.
June 21, 1996: Michael donated a four-times platinum disc of "HIStory" in aid of the Dunblane appeal at the Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks in England.
July 18, 1996: In Soweto, South Africa Michael is laying down a wreath of flowers for youngsters who have been killed during the fights involving Apartheid.
September 1996: The first Sports Festival "Hope" was held for orphans and disadvantaged children. 3000 children and 600 volunteers took part in the Sports Festival and Michael Jackson was a special guest.
September 6, 1996: Michael visits the children's unit of a hospital in Prague.
October 1996: Michael visited a hospital for mentally challenged children in Kaoshiung, Taiwan and offered 2,000 free tickets to the sold out performance in Kaoshiung.
October 1, 1996: Michael donated the proceeds of his Tunisia concert to "The National Solidarity Fund", a charity dedicated to fighting poverty.
October 3, 1996: Michael visits a children's hospital and brings small gifts for the patients during a HIStory tour visit in Amsterdam. A room in the hospital (for parents who want to be with their children) is named after Michael.
November 1, 1996: Michael donates most of the earnings from a HIStory concert in Bombay, India to the poor people of the country.
November 7, 1996: Before his first concert in Auckland, New Zealand, Michael fulfills the wish of little Emely Smith, who is suffering from cancer, who wants to meet Michael.
November 25, 1996: Michael visited the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, delivering toys, signing autographs, and visiting with children.
December 9, 1996: During a HIStory tour visit in Manila, Michael visits a children's hospital. He announces that a part of his concert earnings will be donated to the renovation of the hospital.
January 25, 1997: Michael waved his personal fee for his Bombay appearance and donated $1.1 million to a local charity helping to educate children living in slums.
April 4, 1997: British magazine "OK!" is publishing exclusive photos of Michael's son Prince. The magazine pays about 1 million pounds for the photos. Michael donates the money to charity.
June 18, 1997: Michael signed the "Children in Need" book auctioned by the charity UNESCO.
September 1998: Michael meets 5 year old Aza Woods, who suffers from cancer, at the Hilton Hotel in Las Vegas. Michael introduces Aza to the attraction "Star Trek: The Experience" and spends the rest of the afternoon with the little boy. Finally Michael invites Aza to spend some time with him at his Neverland Ranch.
November 16, 1998: Michael arrives in Harare, Zimbabwe. He is a member of the American Delegation invited by the Minister of Defense. The delegation thanks the government of Zimbabwe for helping to keep the peace in this area.
September 4, 1999: Michael presented Nelson Mandela with a check for 1,000,000 South African rand for the "Nelson Mandela Children's Fund."
January 22, 2000: During Christmas last year a violent storm ravaged the park of the Chateau de Versailles and destroyed 10,000 trees in the park. The estimated cost for rebuilding the park is around $20 million. Some celebrities are supporting the restoration of the park. French officials are reporting that Michael Jackson is one of them. He was one of the first people to donate money to this cause.
October 28, 2000:Michael painted a plate to be auctioned for the "Carousel of Hope Ball" benefiting childhood diabetes research.
March 6, 2001: Michael donated a black hat, a birthday phone-call and a jacket worn at the Monaco Music Awards in 2000 to the Movie Action for Children auction, an event being given by UNICEF with all proceeds will going to UNICEF's efforts to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission in Africa.
March 26, 2001: Michael handed out books to young people at a Newark, NJ theater. The event, which helped to launch the Michael Jackson International Book Club, part of his new Heal the Kids charity, aims to promote childhood reading and encourage parents to return to reading bedtime stories.
September 15, 2002: Michael donated 16 exclusively autographed items consisting of CD's, videos and 2 cotton napkins to aid in the support of the victims of a severe flood in Germany. These items were auctioned off for charity and managed to raise 3935 Euro (US$ 3,814).
October 12, 2002: Michael Jackson invited more than 200 Team Vandenberg members, who recently returned from overseas deployments, and their families to his Neverland Ranch. This was to show his appreciation for the sacrifices the military in his community make.
November 19-29, 2002: Michael donated an autographed teddy bear dressed in his likeness to Siegfried & Roy's celebrity teddy bear auction. This auction benefits Opportunity Village which is a non-profit organization based in Las Vegas (USA) that enhances the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. Michael's autographed teddy bear raised $5,000 for the charity.
November 21, 2002: Michael donated a jacket to the The Bambi Charity Event in Berlin which raised $16,000.
April 25, 2002: Michael Jackson performed at a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee at the Apollo Theater in Harlem helping to raise nearly $3 million dollars towards voter registration.
June 2003: The Wolf family, who experienced serious damages to their belongings during the flood in Saxony, Germany last August, was invited to Berlin by Michael Jackson when he was at the Bambi Awards. On that occasion Michael invited them to Neverland. In June, they spent three days at Neverland, meeting Michael and his children.
Charity Awards
May 14, 1984: At a ceremony in the White House President Reagan presents Michael an award for special efforts; he is honored for his participation in a national ad campaign against drunk driving.
January 1989: The "Say Yes To A Youngsters Future" program honors Michael in recognition of his efforts to encourage children to natural sciences and award him with the "National Urban Coalition Artist/Humanitarian Of The Year Award".
March 1989: At the Universal Amphitheater in Universal City, California, Michael receives the Black Radio Special Award for his humanitarian efforts.
September 22, 1989: The Capital Children's Museum awards Michael with the Best Of Washington 1989 Humanitarian Award in recognition of his efforts to raise money for the museum, and for his never-ending support of children.
February 3, 1990: From Japan Michael receives a Role Model Award.
April 5, 1990: During a ceremony, where Michael is awarded as "Entertainer Of The Decade", Michael meets President George Bush, who honors him with the "Point Of Light" award. Michael receives this award for his philanthropic activities. President Bush explains Michael's humanitarian commitments to the press.
September 14, 1990: The Council of the American Scouts honors Michael with the first "Good Scout Humanitarian Award". Michael receives this award for his humanitarian activities by supporting the Make A Wish Foundation, the Prince's Trust, the United Negro College Fund and Childhelp USA.
October 23, 1990: Michael Jackson and Elton John will be the first recipients of the award in memory of Ryan White, which will be handed over in 1991.
May 1, 1992: President George Bush presents Michael with the "Point of Light" award for his continuing support of deprived children. During his stay, Michael visits little Raynal Pope, who had been injured very badly by dogs.
June 3, 1992: The organization "One To One", who is caring for better living conditions of young people, honors Michael with an award for his commitment to deprived youngsters.
July 1993: The American Friends of Hebrew University honors Michael with the Scopus Award 1993.
August 1993: The Jack The Rapper Awards are presented and Michael is honored with the "Our Children, Our Hope Of Tomorrow" award.
November 17, 1993: Michael rejects the Scopus Award. He was nominated for this award, which was planned to be given him on January 29th, 1994.
April 12, 1994: On occasion of the 2nd Children's Choice Award ceremony at Cit Center in New York, Michael is presented with the "Caring For Kids" award. This award is to honor celebrities, who take time for young people. 100,000 children and young people from 8 to 18 years old gave Michael their vote of confidence. The Children's Choice Awards are sponsored by Body Sculpt, a charity organization, that offers drug-prevention programs for young people.
November 2, 1995: Michael receives the award "Diamont of Africa".
March, 30, 1996: The Ark Trust-Foundation, who wants to draw the attention of the public eye on animal's problems, presents the 10th Genesis Award. Michael is presented with the 1995 Doris Day Award. He gets this award for the "Earth Song" video, which draws attention to the plight of the animals.
May 1, 1999: At the Bollywood awards in New York, Michael is presented with an award for his humanitarian activities. The award is signed: "Though he comes from the young American tradition, Michael is the embodiment of an old indian soul. His actions are an expression of the philosophy of Weda, which asked to work for the people - not for one's own interests."
Organizations
The Millennium-Issue of the "Guinness Book Of Records" names Michael as the Pop Star who supports the most charity organizations. The following projects are supported by Michael Jackson:
AIDS Project L.A.
American Cancer Society
Angel Food
Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
BMI Foundation
Brotherhood Crusade
Brothman Burn Center
Camp Ronald McDonald
Childhelp U.S.A.
Children's Institute International
Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
Congressional Black Caucus
Dakar Foundation
Dreamstreet Kids
Dreams Come True Charity
Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
Heal The World Foundation
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
Love Match
Make A Wish Foundation
Minority Aids Project
Motown Museum
NAACP
National Rainbow Coalition
Rotary Club of Australia
Society of Singers
Starlight Foundation
The Carter Center's Atlanta Project
The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
Transafrica
United Negro College Fund
United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope
Volunteers of America
Watts Summer Festival
Wish Granting
YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America
This is the oldest mentoring organization serving youth in the USA.
BBBSA has provided one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and children at risk since 1904. BBBSA currently serves over 100,000 children and youth in more than 500 agencies throughout all of the United States.
BMI Foundation
From jazz to musical theater, from music education for gifted youngsters to support for the work of accomplished concert music composers, the BMI Foundation seeks out the best and most promising of today's and tomorrow's musical creators and offers a platform of support that fosters their growth and ensures the continuation of the heritage of American musical ingenuity for generations to come.
Childhelp USA
Childhelp USA is dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, educational, und spiritual needs of abused and neglected children focusing efforts and resources upon treatment, prevention.
Children's Institute International
This is a private, non-profit organization specializing in the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Over the past 90 years, CII has evolved from a shelter for single mothers and their babies to an internationally recognized model of comprehensive care and assistance for at-risk children and their families.
CII assistance includes child and family assessment supported by 24-hour emergency residential shelter care, family treatment services, therapeutic day care, child health clinic, long-term foster family care, and substance abuse treatment and prevention services.
Make A Wish Foundation fulfills the favorite wish of any child between the age of 2 ½ and 18 who has a diagnosed life-threatening illness.
Camp Ronald McDonald
Camp for children with cancer.
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And so much more and still they accused him of what they did! Freakin' unbelievable :!: I can't even begin to imagine how much that must have broken Michael's heart... :cry: My poor angel. There will never be another one like Michael...
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Thank you very much for this post SOUZA!!!!!
Michael is a real angel for humanity,he really cares for people.
You know all this hoax drives me crazy but,when I want to stay awake and not loose my mind I go back,back when Michael was present and when he did all this beautiful things ,like helping people.Watching videos with him and the people he helped ,makes me believe in him,makes me think that there is still hope in the world.Watching him kissing and touching children and adults who are sick and who are alone makes me cry so bad and to be ashamed of me for not doing ,maybe just of half of what is he doing <!-- s:cry: -->:cry:<!-- s:cry: --> .Michael is amazing and he is the one of few people who does such things this days,when everybody is in hury and everyone is thinking to himself.
Here I foud some videos who for sure will make you cry.One of them is new for us, and he is together with Lisa in Memphis in 1994.
MICHAEL AND LISA MARIE MEMPHIS TN 1994
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The Wolfe family visits Michael Jackson's Neverland Valley Ranch
(This family's home was destroyed by a severe flood in Germany in August of 2002. After meeting Michael Jackson in a Berlin Hotel, Michael invited the family to Neverland Ranch where they spent three days. In September of 2002, Michael donated 16 autographed items consisting of CD's, videos and 2 cotton napkins to aid in the support of the victims of the floods)
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Young boy visits Neverland Valley Ranch
(Just to give you a little back story on the video...This boy suffered a brain aneurysm which left him permanently confined to a wheel chair, and unable to speak. The boy made a wish to meet Michael Jackson, and on November 24, 1992, his wish came true. He was invited to Neverland, and, with the help of the Make-A-Wish foundation, got to meet his idol. The two shared an "I Love You" in sign language before saying goodbye. Sadly the boy passed away on July 26, 2004)
[youtube:14kfu3ii]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IxvnH85pUo[/youtube:14kfu3ii]
Thank you very much Michael for showing us what a HUMAN BEING really is about!!!!
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Thank you for the summary.
Media doesn't pay attention at these things. There are many people that are ambitious, but their achievements are no where close to MJs. They envy. On top of that MJ has done many good things. Now, the ambitious people are angry and would probably do anything to trash his name, so we hear stories how eccentric he was, etc. and nothing about charities.
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Michael's support of charities is unsurpassed. When I am able I like to contribute in honor of him.
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Good evening everyone!!! :D
I discover every day something new about Michael's charitable contribution to the world.Here is what I found some time ago 8-) .What a beautiful human being is Michael,pitty the rest of the people don't know this :cry: .
May 22, 1992: Michael Jackson Pays for the Funeral of 9-Year-Old Victim of Gang Violence
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In 1992, nine-year-old Ramon Sanchez was killed in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles when an errant bullet from a drive-by shooting struck the boy while drinking a glass of milk.
As local papers noted the tragedy, including the financial strain it would place on the boy’s struggling parents, help came in from the least expected source — the King of Pop.
According to District Attorney Mary Sutton, Jackson offered to pay for the full costs of the mortuary, funeral, and headstone just hours after reading that the Sanchez family would not have enough to pay for their son’s funeral.
“This is the first time I’ve ever had anyone contact me totally unsolicited,” said Sutton. “This man has a special quality about him and I hope his actions inspire others to do the same.”
The family of five, wanting to thank the singer, was taken to the Culver City set where Jackson was filming a commercial. Through an interpreter, they expressed their appreciation for the the pop icon’s kindness.
“Ramone was one of your biggest fans,” said the family. “You have helped make a very tragic time for us more bearable. Your involvement was a pleasant surprise and we are eternally grateful.”
Jackson, who had a long history of philanthropic efforts, gave away more than $300 million of his personal fortune during his lifetime.
LOVE YOU ALL!!! bearhug
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Thanks for sharing applehead. <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->
“This man has a special quality about him and I hope his actions inspire others to do the same.”
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Thanks for sharing applehead. <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->
“This man has a special quality about him and I hope his actions inspire others to do the same.”
Hello Sarahli and a BIG THANK YOU also <!-- sbearhug -->bearhug<!-- sbearhug --> !!!!
Michael is very special,but we his fans already know this <!-- s8-) -->8-)<!-- s8-) --> .I think Michael is more than that,he is unique,talented and down to earth,no like the "tabloids "portrait him.
Here is an artice from back 1984,when newspapers were still decent regarding Michael <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) --> :
»Did you know that Michael set aside 1500 seats for disadvantaged youths at each concert?
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Thank you again Sarahli for your support ,is very nice to know somebody cares for you.God bless you <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D --> .
LOVE
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Hi applehead...I hope you are well bounce/ thank you again for this beautiful story .......... God Bless you too.
bearhug
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Michael you never stop to amaze me.
Maybe some of you know about this, maybe no,but I decided to put it here,because it prooves once more how BIG ,Michael's heart is.
September 1987- Michael Jackson dedicated his Bad Tour (Japan Leg) in memory of Yoshiaki Hagiwara.
Yoshiaki Hagiwara, a five year old boy, was kidnapped and murdered while Michael was touring in Japan <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( --> .
Michael heard about Yoshiaki before one of his concerts there, and made a comment about this incident during the performance:
"I am very sorry and deeply saddened to hear about Yoshiaki. If I could, I would like to rush to his parents to express my words of sympathy and pay tribute to Yoshiyaki. I would like to dedicate my Japanese tour to Yoshiyaki. Yoshiyaki, I know you’re out there watching us. I hope such a brutal and heartbreaking thing never happens again. And I love you."
-Michael Jackson
Michael also made a donation of $20,000 dollars to the grieving family.On the sleeve of this vinyl record is written:
“Dedicated to Yoshiaki Hagiwara
May such a terrible thing never happen again.
I will always love you. -Michael Jackson.”
Also noted:
“A Portion of Michael Jackson’s royalties from this record is donated to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a camp for children with cancer.”
Right now I can't find the part of Bad tour where Michael makes the dedication,but I will put the video,soon .
LOVE
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Michael Jackson attended funeral of a baby thrown off bridge.Michael was a GREAT human being (1995)
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Michael Jackson attended funeral of a baby thrown off bridge.Michael was a GREAT human being (1995)
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Thank you for this video voiceforthesilent!!!!!!!!
I remember very well the first time I 've watched this video,OMG I was crying.Michael is such a wonderfull man.If only a half of us can be like him ............this planet could be like paradise for us <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D --> .
LOVE
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Michael you never stop to amaze me.
Maybe some of you know about this, maybe no,but I decided to put it here,because it prooves once more how BIG ,Michael's heart is.
September 1987- Michael Jackson dedicated his Bad Tour (Japan Leg) in memory of Yoshiaki Hagiwara.
Yoshiaki Hagiwara, a five year old boy, was kidnapped and murdered while Michael was touring in Japan <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( --> .
Michael heard about Yoshiaki before one of his concerts there, and made a comment about this incident during the performance:
"I am very sorry and deeply saddened to hear about Yoshiaki. If I could, I would like to rush to his parents to express my words of sympathy and pay tribute to Yoshiyaki. I would like to dedicate my Japanese tour to Yoshiyaki. Yoshiyaki, I know you’re out there watching us. I hope such a brutal and heartbreaking thing never happens again. And I love you."
-Michael Jackson
Michael also made a donation of $20,000 dollars to the grieving family.On the sleeve of this vinyl record is written:
“Dedicated to Yoshiaki Hagiwara
May such a terrible thing never happen again.
I will always love you. -Michael Jackson.”
Also noted:
“A Portion of Michael Jackson’s royalties from this record is donated to Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a camp for children with cancer.”
Right now I can't find the part of Bad tour where Michael makes the dedication,but I will put the video,soon .
LOVE
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Hello I finally find the video I was searching for!!!!!!! Here is Michael ,during Bad tour talking about Yoshiaki,starting
at 1:27.It's heartbreaking to watch but is a part of a human's life(especially Michael),that not much of us are able to do it ,because we are to busy with our "own" life and problems <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( --> .That's why I admire Michael so much,because HE GAVE so much from HIS OWN TIME and LIFE to help OTHERS.For that and for much more WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!!!!!!!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGQ1n-YqwEM[/youtube]
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Hello I finally find the video I was searching for!!!!!!! Here is Michael ,during Bad tour talking about Yoshiaki,starting
at 1:27.It's heartbreaking to watch but is a part of a human's life(especially Michael),that not much of us are able to do it ,because we are to busy with our "own" life and problems .That's why I admire Michael so much,because HE GAVE so much from HIS OWN TIME and LIFE to help OTHERS.For that and for much more WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!!!!!!
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LOVE
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http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6&version=KJV (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6&version=KJV)
i have to wonder when and possibly who started the making of public accouncements whenever michael made charitable donations.
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Why are you refering to that passage, suspiciousmind?
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Why are you refering to that passage, suspiciousmind?
it just seems to me that there was a time when michael was on top of the world. the money and favor of God was flowing in as fast or faster than he could shovel it back out. that is the law of sowing and reaping. God's law. seed time and harvest. now you see in that passage that Jesus says don't be public about your giving. it is for men and their recognition I won't honor it ( me paraphrasing). now what i am wondering when did he start to have press converences ect. to announce that he was giving? let me just say that satan knows these laws just as well or better than most of us . and if he can get us to stray from what God wants us to do and how he wants us to behave he will do it . because there is something called a hedge of protection that God will lower when we begin to get out of his will. not because he is bad but because he knows when the hedge is down that satan will come against us and his(God) faith in us , is that we will come to him to deliver us. but the enemy ( satan ) is willing to take his chances that we wont turn to God for help.
i have no idea miss g ( gema) if i am making any sense to you or anyone else . i almost get the impression he went public with it in an effort to try to get some to ease up on him a little with his relationship to children. but i don't know if he started to be public about it after the rumors ect.
is probably just my thinking being way different than most. :-[
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That's how you know Michael was a sweet and kind person. I havn't seen a single piece of news on tv or in the tabloids about all this.
CHILD MOLESTER MY ASS!!!! >:( :o ::) :-X
Michael has been doing things that no celebrity will be able to do in their lifetime so give Michael a break and leave him alone!!!
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Thanks, suspicious.
Many people just saw MJ as a grown up man living in NeverLand and expending money like mad and did not notice that MJ gave a lot to charity and his main concern was to heal the world.
Too bad that money hungry scammers-->Arvizo´s just proved how vulnerable MJ was.
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Why are you refering to that passage, suspiciousmind?
it just seems to me that there was a time when michael was on top of the world. the money and favor of God was flowing in as fast or faster than he could shovel it back out. that is the law of sowing and reaping. God's law. seed time and harvest. now you see in that passage that Jesus says don't be public about your giving. it is for men and their recognition I won't honor it ( me paraphrasing). now what i am wondering when did he start to have press converences ect. to announce that he was giving? let me just say that satan knows these laws just as well or better than most of us . and if he can get us to stray from what God wants us to do and how he wants us to behave he will do it . because there is something called a hedge of protection that God will lower when we begin to get out of his will. not because he is bad but because he knows when the hedge is down that satan will come against us and his(God) faith in us , is that we will come to him to deliver us. but the enemy ( satan ) is willing to take his chances that we wont turn to God for help.
i have no idea miss g ( gema) if i am making any sense to you or anyone else . i almost get the impression he went public with it in an effort to try to get some to ease up on him a little with his relationship to children. but i don't know if he started to be public about it after the rumors ect.
is probably just my thinking being way different than most. :-[
I see what you mean that a good charity is done in secret. I have read the Bible verses you have put about that. In the Quran God says that a charity that is made public is still good but of course that a secret one is better. As far as I can see Michael's donations to charities are not really what has made the big news but in the end the fact that we know how much Michael gave back serves as an example to follow for all generations...giving back is important. Michael is a public figure, so whatever he does will not be missed and most probably reported somewhere....
....and we don't know about what he has given in secret. God knows Michael's heart and innermost intentions better than anyone else. :)
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Why are you refering to that passage, suspiciousmind?
it just seems to me that there was a time when michael was on top of the world. the money and favor of God was flowing in as fast or faster than he could shovel it back out. that is the law of sowing and reaping. God's law. seed time and harvest. now you see in that passage that Jesus says don't be public about your giving. it is for men and their recognition I won't honor it ( me paraphrasing). now what i am wondering when did he start to have press converences ect. to announce that he was giving? let me just say that satan knows these laws just as well or better than most of us . and if he can get us to stray from what God wants us to do and how he wants us to behave he will do it . because there is something called a hedge of protection that God will lower when we begin to get out of his will. not because he is bad but because he knows when the hedge is down that satan will come against us and his(God) faith in us , is that we will come to him to deliver us. but the enemy ( satan ) is willing to take his chances that we wont turn to God for help.
i have no idea miss g ( gema) if i am making any sense to you or anyone else . i almost get the impression he went public with it in an effort to try to get some to ease up on him a little with his relationship to children. but i don't know if he started to be public about it after the rumors ect.
is probably just my thinking being way different than most. :-[
I see what you mean that a good charity is done in secret. I have read the Bible verses you have put about that. In the Quran God says that a charity that is made public is still good but of course that a secret one is better. As far as I can see Michael's donations to charities are not really what has made the big news but in the end the fact that we know how much Michael gave back serves as an example to follow for all generations...giving back is important. Michael is a public figure, so whatever he does will not be missed and most probably reported somewhere....
....and we don't know about what he has given in secret. God knows Michael's heart and innermost intentions better than anyone else. :)
Amen!!!!
Love you Sarahli :-*,you are a vise woman.Michael did alot of donations and good things that people dont know,you can be sure of that.Please let me share with you a heartbreaking story,so you can see and feel the love and magic of Michael Jackson.I'm sure Michael's life and music changed the life's of many,many people that we dont even know.Here is one of them:
Heartwarming story: “My life changed when I received shoes from Michael Jackson!”
In Lidia Kight’s childhood, there were no vacations to Disney World, no piles of Christmas presents, no closets stuffed with shoes and clothing. She was born in a one-room shack with dirt floors, and she was lucky to have food in her belly or a pencil to take to school.
“I had these plastic shoes that made a squeaky noise on the hot pavement. I wanted what they had, what looked better to me,” says Lidia. “Why did I have to be on a donkey full of food, yelling, ‘I’ve got tomatoes, I’ve got papayas!’ For many years, I wanted to hide under that donkey’s tail. That’s what I wanted to do.”
When she was about 10 years old, volunteers came to her village and measured the children’s feet, promising to return with brand-new shoes made just for them.
“I couldn’t believe somebody was going to send me that — it was kind of like, I’ve heard that before,” says Lidia. Many mission trips came to the Dominican Republic but either didn’t make it to her village or didn’t have anything for Lidia. This time, though, there was something for Lidia: her first pair of new shoes.
The shoes came from a project sponsored by Michael Jackson. Lidia and the other children also received a pair of socks, a backpack full of school supplies and a small boombox that played Jackson’s music.
From then on, Lidia’s life was different. School was fun because she had new paper, crayons and shoes, and she didn’t have to feel embarrassed for having nothing. She says the shoes and music were proof that there was a better way of life for her, somewhere. Her own friends were already starting to have babies, falling into the same old pattern of poverty and sadness. Lidia knew she deserved better.
“Michael Jackson inspired me to dream, when I didn’t think I was allowed to do it. I wasn’t taught to dream,” says Lidia. “I’m thankful that I’m at a place in my life now where I can better myself … and I don’t think God has brought me here to just stop.”
This is Lidia with her daughter :)
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I LOVE you too applehead and thank you to have found this other beautiful story. :)
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please understand i am not faulting michael , i just wonder if someone didn't misguide him in this way to be public about these things. if you read the branca interview it mentions something about him giving michael some story about some other entertainer michael admired giving a disclaimer on a piece of their work ( similar to the one on thriller ) which wasn't true in order to get him not to scrap a project that was already heavily invested in.
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hi there! is there a link for this story. it is one that should be shared. bounce/
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something tells me that sadly there were too many money hungry scammers on michaels payroll all too often also. :(
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hi there! is there a link for this story. it is one that should be shared. bounce/
Hello suspicious!!!!!!
Are you talking about Lidia Kight story????Here is the link,LOVE YOU :oops:!!!!
http://www.semissourian.com/story/1748399.html?response=no (ftp://www.semissourian.com/story/1748399.html?response=no)
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please understand i am not faulting michael , i just wonder if someone didn't misguide him in this way to be public about these things. if you read the branca interview it mentions something about him giving michael some story about some other entertainer michael admired giving a disclaimer on a piece of their work ( similar to the one on thriller ) which wasn't true in order to get him not to scrap a project that was already heavily invested in.
You know I was thinking about this many times,also after watching Doctor Parnassus movie :? :shock:.In this movie at some point is about a men who is doing charitable donations but he doesent know the money are not going where it should be going :o.So who knows ......
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Michael's LOVE for everything and everyone is unstoppable.During his life he helped alot of people,but not many knows that he also helped animals.The way Michael LIVES his life, should be a MODEL for everyone.Like Frank Dileo said ,Michael always wanted to make OTHERS HAPPY,make them feel good.I dont think I ever heard about someone else to do this kind of gesture.Michael for me is THE LIVING PROVE that we still have a chance to change and REPLACE the SELF with SELFLESS.
Here is the last video of TheKINGdom52 with some stories about Michael's unstoppable wish to help others.Enjoy!!!!!
Michael Jackson - The Unknown
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zLhK4xn9k4&feature=feedu[/youtube]
LOVE
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Thank you Applehead for your dedication here to show us how a beautiful human being Michael is. A role model I entirely agree.
Much love to you.
bearhug
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What a beautiful video, Michael's caring and loving nature is something that touches me, some focus on michael's music, some on his dance, others on the man that is michael jackson. I love these kind of videos thank you Applehead
Was scrolling down the amazing contribution list, like many of already said, Michael Jackson truely was a man that gave so much in so many ways...some contributions of course we don't know about.
I noticed a slight mistake within the contributions list, the date is incorrect.
It reads:
December 16, 1993: The Heal The World Foundation UK supports "Operation Christmas Child" delivering toys, sweets, gifts and food to children in former Yugoslavia.
I think the actual date was Oct the 12th most deffinatly it should read:
1992
22 trucks of aid sent to Albania, Belarus, Croatia, Hungary, Poland, Serbia& Romania. First airlift of shoeboxes takes off in a Hercules plane from Hawarden Airport
Michael Jackson endorses the campaign on a satellite phone-in.
I know 100% it was 1992 has i was one of the children along with many other UK schoolchildren to send those first shoeboxes, something that i have done every year since.
off back to reading...
bounce/
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Thank you Applehead for your dedication here to show us how a beautiful human being Michael is. A role model I entirely agree.
Much love to you.
bearhug
Thank you very much Sarahli,your friendship means very much for me :).It's so nice to be BACK!!!!
Soon and very soon I will start a new topic about Michael.It's a Little surprise for everyone who loves to read and listen stories about people who meet Michael in person :).Love you all !!!
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hi there! is there a link for this story. it is one that should be shared. bounce/
Hello suspicious!!!!!!
Are you talking about Lidia Kight story????Here is the link,LOVE YOU :oops: !!!!
http://www.semissourian.com/story/1748399.html?response=no (ftp://www.semissourian.com/story/1748399.html?response=no)
This is an incredible story - thank you for posting it. I will be sharing it through Twitter very soon...maybe we all can spread stories like this if we aren't already.
The Bible says to give of a willing heart and not to shout about it from the rooftop for therein is the reward. But for those that give in secret God is sure to reward for that good deed (my paraphrasing). In the end if funds were misguided by some on Michael's staff God will make it right because Michael's intentions are upright.
Just like the Bible talks about people spreading the Word of God. Some were complaining because they felt those who were spreading the Word weren't true disciples/believers. But the Apostle said what does it matter who shares the truth as long as it's shared? He can even use the hardest of hearts to lead people into his light (again my paraphrasing).
I believe that because of Michael's genuine heart for giving and healing the world, God will (and is) rewarding him for his deeds. I'm sure Michael believes this too because he reads the Word of God.
Blessings to each of you :)
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"Let us dream of tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul, and know love as the ultimate truth at the heart of all creation."
------Michael Jackson
I am sorry but I dont believe MJ has any compansion whatsoever and this little phrase he wrote above is only the image he had to uphold as with any celebrity.
Then there is the money he is making off his more albums to be released and the "cirque du soleil" which only celebrities can afford and others that would of liked to go, however to expensive. Does any of it go to those he really cared about and needed help, no, sorry once again just my opinion sorry, carry on.
PS. I do not think he is alive and making or should I say ripping people off for more money is not what I believe to be charitable.
Best to all of you
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"Let us dream of tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul, and know love as the ultimate truth at the heart of all creation."
------Michael Jackson
I am sorry but I dont believe MJ has any compansion whatsoever and this little phrase he wrote above is only the image he had to uphold as with any celebrity.
Then there is the money he is making off his more albums to be released and the "cirque du soleil" which only celebrities can afford and others that would of liked to go, however to expensive. Does any of it go to those he really cared about and needed help, no, sorry once again just my opinion sorry, carry on.
PS. I do not think he is alive and making or should I say ripping people off for more money is not what I believe to be charitable.
Best to all of you
WHAT ??????? :? :shock:
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Frank DiLeo states...."the child perked up. It was amazing. I really couldn't take it. I went off -- over in a corner, and cried. And Michael came over to me and put his arm around me and said, 'You have to understand Frank. This is OUR JOB.......not getting up on stage and singing and dancing. Our job is making people feel good.' "
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Michael Jackson Sorpresa sorpresa History Valladolid MAT
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxSEmOledCo&feature=feedrec_grec_index[/youtube]
Steve Jobs:I've been rejected,but I was still in LOVE
This is what Michael did all his life ,he was rejected by many people,miss understood but he keept going forward even stronger than before.He knew he has a "JOB" to do and he had faith that one day people will understand WHY he did what he did.Like I said before his LEGACY is not is music,is something BIGGER than that :).
He made this kid from Italy happy and he changed his life and our life FOREVER!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You made us dream,you made us happy and you had showed us that we can be whatever we want in life,we just have TO BELIEVE!!!!!!!
Jackson Family Honors 1994.wmv
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcyECySp7W8[/youtube]
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"Let us dream of tomorrow where we can truly love from the soul, and know love as the ultimate truth at the heart of all creation."
------Michael Jackson
I am sorry but I dont believe MJ has any compansion whatsoever and this little phrase he wrote above is only the image he had to uphold as with any celebrity.
Then there is the money he is making off his more albums to be released and the "cirque du soleil" which only celebrities can afford and others that would of liked to go, however to expensive. Does any of it go to those he really cared about and needed help, no, sorry once again just my opinion sorry, carry on.
PS. I do not think he is alive and making or should I say ripping people off for more money is not what I believe to be charitable.
Best to all of you
Goodbye, have a nice ignorant life.
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Mother Teresa's Anyway Poem
<blockquote></blockquote>People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God;
It was never between you and them anyway. <blockquote></blockquote>
That is one of the most profound and beautiful poems ever written. I'm pretty sure Mike has read it....but even if he hasn't...he's lived it.
L.O.V.E. will always conquer hate.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7ksGknh4lc [/youtube]
With L.O.V.E. always.
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Mother Teresa's Anyway Poem
<blockquote></blockquote>People are often unreasonable, illogical and self centered;
Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives;
Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies;
Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you;
Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight;
Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous;
Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow;
Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;
Give the world the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and your God;
It was never between you and them anyway. <blockquote></blockquote>
That is one of the most profound and beautiful poems ever written. I'm pretty sure Mike has read it....but even if he hasn't...he's lived it.
L.O.V.E. will always conquer hate.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7ksGknh4lc [/youtube]
With L.O.V.E. always !!
BeTheChange thank you!!bearhug Wow what a wonderful poem,yet so TRUE :(.It fits Michael perfectly!!!!
No matter how much he has done,and how much he will do,it will NEVER BE ENOUGH for THEM,NEVER.It's because that's HUMAN NATURE,remember?????
From some time now,I understood who are "THEY" ,Michael was talking about.THEY are us the people,and US are they looking in THE MIRROR,trying to MAKE THAT CHANGE!!!!
Take care,Love you!!!!