NEWSSandra Bullock Donates $1 Million to Red Cross for Relief Efforts in Japan
March 17 2011, Published 9:53 a.m. ET
The American Red Cross announced on Thursday that Sandra Bullock has donated $1 million to help with earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan.
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"This contribution is vitally important as the Red Cross works to provide critical assistance and essential relief items in this time of urgent need for so many people in Japan," the Red Cross said (via CNN).
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It has been the largest donation to be announced so far, but others may have been kept confidential.
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According to the Red Cross, Sandra's contribution was on behalf of her family.
Since last Friday, they've received $2.6 million in $10 donations from text messages and overall have raised about $47 million in the United States.
To find out more how you can help visit, www.redcross.org!
