Keanu Reeves has secretly donated millions of dollars to children's hospitals for years
It's hard to think that some celebrities, with their fame and lifestyle, could be more caring humans. We envision them living in their million dollar mansions, driving sports cars, and generally ignoring the lives of ordinary people.
However, this is not so. Many celebrities and wealthy people use their fortune for the benefit of others, and often without making their charity public.
What's more, it was recently revealed that Matrix star Keanu Reeves has been secretly donating millions of dollars to children's hospitals through a foundation he created more than a decade ago.
According to the British media outlet VT, the actor has secretly donated several million dollars to hospitals that care for children with cancer for more than a decade.
The actor, known for his generosity, had spoken very briefly about this in a 2009 interview with the late Ladies Home Journal.
"I have a private foundation that has been in existence for five or six years and it helps some children's hospitals and cancer research. I don't like to give it my name, I just let the foundation do what it does," he humbly said at the time. .
For now, then, he has been giving money to medical research and pediatric care for about 15 years.
Reeves lives in a (relatively) modest $ 4 million two-bedroom house in Hollywood, doesn't typically sport fancy clothes, and has been seen taking the subway on several occasions.
The motivation for Reeves' charitable donations, particularly those for cancer research, could have something to do with his younger sister's previous struggles with leukemia.
During the 1990s, Kim Reeves was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and battled it for nine years. Later, he recognized his brother as one of his biggest supporters, saying: "When the pain got worse, he would sit with me and hold my hand ... He supported me and comforted me all the time, even when I was away. . "
Speaking of her sister, the John Wick star said, "She's so brave, and I want the best for her. You can star in hit movies, but that's nothing compared to going through what Kim has been through."
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