CBC Arts: Celebrity donations and initiatives on behalf of hurricane victims

CBC Arts: Celebrity donations and initiatives on behalf of hurricane victims: "Celebrity donations and initiatives on behalf of hurricane victims
Last Updated Mon, 05 Sep 2005 16:37:52 EDT
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Some of the donations and entertainment industry-related initiatives to raise money on behalf of the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Best-selling writer John Grisham and his wife have contributed $5 million US.

'In these very, very rare circumstances -- this tragic time -- we hope the gift will get some attention and inspire other people to contribute money and help our fellow Mississippians on the Gulf Coast,' said Grisham, who maintains a home in Oxford, Miss."