CNN.com – Donations flow as Jalen & celebs join Larry King’s Gulf telethon
June 22, 2010 | Latest News Philanthropy Press
By Alan Duke, CNN
Los Angeles, California (CNN) — Large and small donations flowed in Monday evening as dozens of celebrities answered phones for Larry King’s telethon to help the people of the U.S. Gulf Coast suffering from the oil disaster.
“A hundred dollars? Wow! Thanks you so much,” rocker Tyson Ritter told one donor who called in.
The two-hour CNN show raised $1.3 million with proceeds going to three charities deeply involved in the efforts to help humans, wildlife and the environment.
“Everyone’s really pissed off,” actress Jenny McCarthy, who was monitoring online messages in the telethon’s “Tweet Suite,” told host Ryan Seacrest.
Donors could choose to send their money to the United Way, National Wildlife Fund or The Nature Conservancy.
Celebrity journalist Giuliana Rancic said she was on the phone with “Barbara” from Kokomo, …
Jalen Rose to Join Larry King & Other Stars During Telethon Today
June 21, 2010 | General Latest News Press
CNN’s Larry King Hosts Special Two Hour Larry King Live Telethon Monday, June 21… “Disaster In The Gulf: How You Can Help” from 8 to 10pm Eastern.
Star-Studded Fundraiser Benefits United Way, National Wildlife Federation and The Nature Conservancy Providing Immediate, Direct Support for Families, Residents and Wildlife Affected by Gulf Oil Spill.
Jalen Rose will be joining other special guests including; Justin Bieber, Ted Danson, Cameron Diaz, Kathy Griffin, Chelsea Handler, Randy Jackson, Kerry Kennedy, Lenny Kravitz, Jenny McCarthy, Tim McGraw, Alyssa Milano, Edward James Olmos, Victoria Principal, Robert Redford, Ian Somerhalder, Sting, Melania and Ivanka Trump, Pete Wentz with Ryan Seacrest Hosting Special Online Social Suite and More
CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Soledad O’Brien, Kyra Phillips and Rob Marciano Report Latest Updates From the Gulf During Live Special
(LOS ANGELES) June 18, 2010—CNN original Larry King hosts a special two-hour Larry King Live telethon …