Does Jackie Chan give to charity?

Answer 1

Jackie Chan is a keen philanthropist and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. He works tirelessly to champion charitable works and causes. He has campaigned for conservation, against animal abuse and has promoted disaster relief efforts. He supports schools, old age homes, and homes and schools for the deaf and disabled. He has donated half his fortune to his charity. The remainder of his money has been willed to charity.

"Charity changed my life. You don't have to do anything big. Just do small. Very small. Do what you can. Start to impact one person." - Jackie Chan

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Answer 2

I think that the contribution Jackie Chan has made to American culture is most evident in the fact that his name has entered urban slang as either a verb or an adjective. To 'jackie chan' something is to do something awesome, and is usually used to describe some amazing action you accomplished that required quick reflexes, agility, creativity and style.

Some examples:

"Did you see me jackie chan that jump?"

"I totally jackie chan-ned that move."

"Just jackie chan it."

Answer 3

Jackie Chan has done many things for Hong Kong and for China. To list just a few -

Hong Kong:

• Jackie Chan supports many young people through the Jackie Chan Scholarship for Film and Arts.
• Jackie gives out warm clothing to the elderly in Hong Kong every year through the Salvation Army
• Jackie Chan Whole Person Center
• The Jackie Chan Challenge Cup Intercollegiate Invitation Tournament
• Hong Kong Girl Guides Association Jockey Club Beas River Lodge
• The Jackie Chan Family Unit
• The Jackie Chan Gymnasium at Lingnan University
• Laureus Sports Foundation
• donations to the Community Chest of Hong Kong
• Support Camp Quality providing holiday camps for underprivileged and disadvantaged youth.
• Supports the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

China:

• Smile Foundation
• Jackie Chan Civil Aviation Foundation
• Constructed and funds 26 primary schools
• Constructed homes for the disabled and elderly
• Constructed homes for orphans
• Constructed a school for the deaf
• Supported Drug Rehabilitation programs
• Donated to disaster relief
• Funds medical costs for children under 16 across China
• Believe in Love Charity Concerts
• Supports China Red Cross
• Supports Jet Li's One Foundation
• Orbis Eye Care
• Jackie Chan Children's Eye Center
• World Eye Organization

Answer 4

Just to list a few:

Jackie Chan supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Chrysalis Foundation (help for the homeless and indigent).

He supports Self Help for the Elderly and funds the Jackie Chan Activity Center (for the Elderly) both in San Francisco.

PSA for the Sheriff's Department of Los Angeles to encourage ethnic minorities to join the police force.

"American Orphans Learning Chinese Kung Fu" in Los Angeles.

JCCF and APSA were the co-sponsors of Booey-Lehoo Concert and the 100 000 Strong Initiative.

JCCF and APSA co-sponsored 10 Scholarships for US Students to study in Beijing.

Answer 5

Jackie Chan does extensive work for charity. He has two charitable foundations in his name and gives tirelessly of his time and money to many more. Jackie Chan is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

"Before, I didn't like charity. I just wanted to be famous and to earn more money. My friends taught me and now I like to do charity. Even when I am sleeping, I think how I can help other people. Every human being has to learn how to do charity." - Jackie Chan

This is a short list of charity work Jackie Chan in 2010 - 2011:

• Organized "Love Without Borders 3/11 Candlelight Gala" to benefit Japan earthquake/tsunami victims.
• Donated books to poor children in Qindao, China
• Raised US $2 million for the Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation in Hong Kong
• Ninth Annual Bazaar Charity Night sold Jackie Chan's Dragon's Heart

  Richard Mille watch for US $800,000

• Attends Wuhan Charity Concert
• Hosted the "Believe in Love" charity event in Beijing
• Sponsored Dragon's Heart Summer Camp in Beijing
• Donated 5 million RMB (US $732,000) to help Haiti earthquake victims.
• Worked with WildAid to support preservation of endangered tigers.
• Donation of school supplies to "Charming Schools" in China
• Raised US $5.2 million in donations for the Singapore Thong Chai Medical Institution
• Helped raise US 29 million for drought relief in China.
• Visited Qinghai, China to bring food, water, and supplies to victims of the April 14, 6.9 magnitude earthquake
• Participated in the "Artistes 414 Fundraising Campaign" concert to raise money for victims of the April 14th earthquake in China
• Charity mission to Tongren in the Guizhou province of China to bring much-needed water and supplies to the drought stricken area.

Jackie Chan has supported the following charities:

(This is an incomplete list)

• ACAP
• Action In Mental Health
• Camp Quality
• Chrysalis Foundation
• DKMS
• Dragon's Heart Charity
• Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation
• Kids Wish Network
• Jet Li's The One Foundation
• Operation Smile
• Orbis Eye Care
• Red Cross
• Rotary International
• Save China's Tigers
• The Salvation Army
• Thong Chai Medical Institution
• UNAIDS
• UNICEF
• WildAid
• World Smile Foundation

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Answer 6

Jackie Chan helps many people through his charities. He also helps develop emerging talent in the film industry. He has contributed his time and money to countless charities. He is a member of the Red Cross Foundation, and UNICEF. Some of the charities Jackie has contributed to include:

CAP
Action In Mental Health
Camp Quality
Chrysalis
DKMS
Dragon's Heart Charity
Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation
Kids Wish Network
One Foundation
Operation Smile
Red Cross
Rotary International
Save China's Tigers
The Salvation Army
UNAIDS
UNICEF
WildAid
World Smile Foundation