Charity Money Raised By Entertainment Stars

Entertainment fans are always pleased to hear that their idols help the weaker elements of the society. This time they will not be disappointed. Ben Affleck, Donald Trump, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jon Cryer and other celebrities have helped raise more than $2.8 million in a radio-telethon for the Jimmy Fund, the children`s cancer-fighting charity favored by the Boston Red Sox.

The all-day fundraiser, that took place on WEEI-AM entertainment radio and New England Sports Network cable television station, passed its goal of $2.6 million by 12:30 a.m. on Saturday and was continuing to accept online donations through the weekend. Trump, a telethon guest who also threw out the first pitch at the second game of a Red Sox-Yankees doubleheader, donated $60,000 that moved the total ahead of last year`s $2.3 million. Red Sox owner John Henry donated $30,000 and Yankees owner George Steinbrenner helped with $10,000.

Other participants in the telethon were "Fever Pitch" filmmakers Peter and Bobby Farrelly, and Massachusetts Sens. Edward Kennedy and John Kerry. Governor Mitt Romney also sent in a donation. The Jimmy Fund, established in 1948 to support cancer research at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, has been the primary charity for the Red Sox since 1953. The entertainment stars have surely done a great job this time.

                                 

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