Thread: Charlie Sheen to Donate Record $1M to USO

Monday, July 16, 2012, 1:25pm
By Tim Kenneally

The Wrap -- Forget winning; Charlie Sheen is all about giving at the moment.

The "Anger Management" star announced Monday that he will donate $1 million to the United Service Organizations (USO), which will go toward an entertainment facility for injured troops in Bethesda, Md. The donation will mark the largest single contribution from an individual in the organization's history.

"It's an honor for me to be able to give back to these men and women of the military who have done so much for all of us,” Sheen said of the donation. “They put their lives on the line for us every day, and I'm just happy that my work on 'Anger Management' can bring a little bit of relief to the troops and their families."

The actor has pledged to donate 1 percent of the profits from his FX comedy "Anger Management" to the USO, with a guaranteed $1 million minimum. The first installment of $250,000 will be donated in a private ceremony next week.

"The USO would like to thank Charlie Sheen for his very generous $1 million donation to our Operation Enduring Care Campaign and his interest in helping us lift the spirits of those who have endured so much to protect the freedoms we enjoy daily," Gen. John I. Pray Jr., executive vice president and joint chief of staff for the U.S. Air Force, said of the donation. "His support is greatly appreciated, especially from our wounded warriors and their families."

The actor has been making efforts to harness his star power for philanthropic ends recently. Last week, Sheen entertained "American Idol" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe's suggestion that he should become a judge on the singing competition, noting that he'd be up for it on the conditions that a) FX gave him the green light and b) "Idol" makes a significant donation to charity.

"If the numbers move the needle and 'Idol' matches 20 percent of my weekly salary for Autism Speaks, [the diabetes charity] JDRF, and the Boys and Girls Club ... then the he ll with it. As we say, pour the smoke," Sheen told TMZ.

http://wonderwall.msn.com/tv/charlie...-1693654.story

While I can appreciate this gift going to a worthy cause, I really hate it when ANYONE announces their good deeds, regardless of celebrity. If you're going to do something..just do it and don't announce it to the world. I realize he is probably doing it for PR but it's just a pet peeve of mine.

At least it isn't going to a Politician ...

Originally Posted by baragabrat

While I can appreciate this gift going to a worthy cause, I really hate it when ANYONE announces their good deeds, regardless of celebrity. If you're going to do something..just do it and don't announce it to the world. I realize he is probably doing it for PR but it's just a pet peeve of mine.

I some what agree with you however, he isn't the only one here getting PR. The cause is also getting lots of advertising from this and hopefully others will follow suit with donations for causes they believe in. It creates awareness of the cause.

Originally Posted by pepperpot

I some what agree with you however, he isn't the only one here getting PR. The cause is also getting lots of advertising from this and hopefully others will follow suit with donations for causes they believe in. It creates awareness of the cause.

I guess because I have folks in my life who announce their good deeds to the world that I neglected to look at both sides. While it will always remain a pet peeve, I have to agree with you that using a celebrity to further a good cause is a smart thing to do! Thanks!

WTH, I was looking for the like button. LOL

Good for you, Charlie!!!!

good 4 him is that a tax right off some where