Denzel Washington recently visited Brooks Army Medical Center in San Antonio Texas...where many of our wounded soilders are taken care of....There are houses(fisher houses) near the hospital which the families of the wounded soilders can come stay(like Ronald McDonald house)..Denzel asked how much it cost to build one of those Fisher houses..with in seconds he wrote out a check for another house. How many of youhave heard any of this news anywhere..I'm sure all media is covering Brittany's new baby. Thanks Alot Denzel!
2006-09-13 08:40:52 · 31 answers · asked by justwonderingwhatever 5 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
It's acts like these that I like to hear about. Not all the other crap that we hear about stars.
2006-09-13 08:42:50 · answer #1 · answered by teeniey37 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
That is partly true, but the story is stretched a little. He donated money, but not the full amount for the house.:
From About.com:
Partly true. I contacted the Fisher House Foundation for verification of this rumor and was informed by VP of Communications James Weiskopf that while Denzel Washington, whom he says "has shown great compassion in support of service men and women," indeed toured Fisher Houses at Brooke Army Medical Center in recent months and pledged "a substantial donation" to the Fisher House program, he did not "write a check for the full amount" to build one as claimed in the email rumor.
2006-09-13 15:50:21 · answer #2 · answered by GirlUdontKnow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard about this a couple of months agao, and I have to say, RIGHT ON, DENZEL! It's about time Hollywood produced some real heroes for a change.
From what I heard, Mr. Washington was a little embarrassed and more than a little peeved that the incident was leaked to the media at all; he wasn't looking for accolades, he just wanted to do the right thing. Gee, what a concept.
What do you think about that, Sean Penn? Dixie Chicks? Alec Baldwin? Cindy Sheehan? "Hanoi Jane" Fonda?
2006-09-13 16:25:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I heard about that... The media worries about superficial stories instead of important issues... OOh, Paris got a DUI, oh, Britney had a boy, and Tom asked Brooke for forgiveness... We need more celebrities like Denzel....
2006-09-13 15:50:15 · answer #4 · answered by qbanita0113 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Denzel UR a Star.
Shame they don't cover the story but I think it mayB coz U/they really don't want/need 2 B reminded about a War.
Media's so fickle, with what they consider is top news.
Shame.
:(
2006-09-13 15:44:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No I dident here about that Iand I watch the news all the time. But ur write I have heard about britney spears getting prgnant again. Isent that horrible that tey pick her to be considered news instead of whats really important.
2006-09-13 15:50:08 · answer #6 · answered by mermaid 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why woudl anyone care about Britney's baby anyway?
Denzel is an example of what all successful actors should be doing. Besides he is yummy!
2006-09-13 15:49:33 · answer #7 · answered by Proud to be an American 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We'll i haven't heard that any hwere in the news and im a news freak but i di hear about britney spears having a new baby.
2006-09-13 16:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by kara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It was in the local news. He also visited the VA hospital where my friend works. It was a great gesture on his part.
2006-09-13 15:47:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
That's awesome. He's good looking and kind too.
And, I agree, more news about this and less about Britney, Paris Hilton or the skank of the week!!
2006-09-13 16:41:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know that! Peace, Denzel, we all love you! Thanks for letting me know! I know how poor treatment our vets have at VA hospitals (my boyfriend's father is a Vietnam vet), so I'm glad to see a celebrity helping our boys that have fought for our country. All war vets, I thank you for my freedom!
2006-09-13 15:51:39 · answer #11 · answered by GirlsRGamers2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋