The recent typhoon swept through half of Taiwan relentlessly, many people lost their homes. Taiwan artists and other artists including Joey Yung and Charlene Choi donated to the disaster relief. Altogether, NT$1 million was donated to Taiwan to help the locals. Because the typhoon has caused serious damages, artists all took their hearts out and donated for the relief efforts. Jackie Chan is currently in Beijing shooting for a movie and was not able to make it to the disaster relief show, but he did donate NT$10 million to Taiwan (HKD 2.5 million). He also wrote sent his regards to the victims on his blog: "Have no fear, heavy winds and rain, we will fight it together. There are no homes left, but we will work together in the reconstruction. The aftermath will be a long battle, but I will pay close attention to it!" Joey and Charlene had work on hand, therefore last night they were not able to participate in the disaster relief show, but they each donated NT$1 million (HKD 25,000) for the relief. Yesterday Joey expressed over the phone: "It is hard to see any kind of natural disaster that happens, I know that its difficult for the victims, we are all apart of this world, why must some be so unlucky to lose their homes, love ones and experience such disaster!" Even though Joey was not able to attend the show, but she still put in the effort to support the victims in Taiwan, she donated money with all her heart to the victims, she said: "This is to help them in an emergency like this. To be able to help speed up the reconstruction process, so they can get back their homes and warmth. I really hope that in the future, I could really go to Taiwan personally to show my encouragement to the victims. I hope they know that everyone cares for them and that they are not alone." As for Charlene, she also donated NT$1 million to Red Cross, she supported the victims by saying: "The typhoon hit sourthern Taiwan pretty hard, the place is quite a disaster, there are so many people who lost their homes, love ones and warmth. Especially those heroes who were trying to save other and lost their lives, firefighters too. I feel that it is very unfortunate!" Leon Lai, Andy Hui and other artists donated NT$8 million (HKD 2 million). Wang Lee Hom donated NT$2 million (HKD 50,000). Netizens criticized Lee Hom that his donations is not reasonable considering his income, he responded: "Every person who participated in the disaster relief fund is doing it for their sincerity. Reconstruction will take a while, but I will continue to support them." S.H.E stopped all their current album promotions and called for everyone to leave a word for the victims, unite together to help the victims. List of Artists who donated and the amount Source: Oriental Daily Translated by: aZnangel @ ***
It's really nice that they donate some money, it's better than nothing. I think that the money that these artists have donate will help a lot. And the amount that they donate is not the most important thing, but that they want to donate and help is more important.
