Vol 2 Chapter 662: Charity auction

"Unlike natural disasters such as droughts, floods, or earthquakes, hunger is often overlooked by us, so it is not noticed by society worldwide."
Since a special foundation is to be established, Duke will definitely make enough of the article, "The hunger problem does not only occur in specific places, it is widespread in slums, shanty towns, and neglected rural areas on two continents. Hunger problems also occur. Not only happens at a specific time, the population of hungry children has continued to grow for many years."
I have to say that the speech made by Pani Kelly for Duke is very targeted.
"The abolition of slavery, the end of the colonial system, the abolition of apartheid, the attention to environmental issues, and the recognition of women's rights are all major contemporary social changes. These social changes started from written promises and eventually turned into practical actions. After entering the new century, it is time for us to pay attention to children’s issues."
The speech was not only an appeal, but also data support.
"Now, 40,000 children lose their lives every day, and the number of children who die every week is 280,000. No matter a flood or an earthquake, no natural disaster can take the lives of so many children. The killer of children. These are some diseases caused by hunger, the most terrifying of which is dehydration caused by dysentery, which is caused by drinking unsanitary water and malnutrition."
Duke raised his head, looked at the person sitting below, and said, "These diseases are actually preventable. It only costs 6 cents to prevent dehydration for a child, and it costs 84 cents a year to prevent children from getting vitamins. a Blindness caused by lack! Children should be the greatest asset and the hope for the future of our world."
Having said this, Duke emphasized again, "Children are our most important resource and our hope for the future. We should not only ensure that children can survive, but also keep them away from emotional, social and physical It’s only in this way that it is possible to imagine a world free of anxiety and violence. To make this vision a reality, we must rely on ourselves.

After such a long conversation, he finally turned the topic to the newly established foundation, "d&s Children’s Foundation is both a charity organization and a humanitarian organization. It will provide welfare and relief. It will also be within the greatest possible range. , To help those people solve their future problems. Miss Scarlett Johansson has been to Ethiopia and Sudan and other African countries. She told me that in these places, what you see is not a hand that asks for things, but silence but dignity. , And the desire to have the opportunity to help yourself.
"The duty of d&s Children's Foundation is to protect children from hunger, thirst, disease, abuse and death!"
To do these things, of course you must shout louder slogans.
"Thank you!"
Putting away the manuscript, Duke bowed slightly. Then walked off the stage.
There was enthusiastic applause from the stage, as if countless hungry children in Africa had been out of trouble because of Duke's words.
"Very wonderful speech."
Just sitting down, Duke heard his mother's words, couldn't help but smile, motioned to the opposite public relations manager with his eyes, and said, "I should be very grateful to Penny when I look back."
"it is my responsibility."
Penny Kelly turned to Scarlett, "Honey. It's your turn."
"I have long been ready."
As another owner of the foundation, Scarlett Johansson could not help but say a few words. Unlike Duke, who has never been to Africa, her speech is quite brief, and she often participates in some political gatherings in Hollywood, and she does not need to draft in advance.
Scarlett walked onto the stage, and the audience was applauded again.
"Thank you, thank you for your support!"
Her speech was much shorter. "We have entered the 21st century, and there are still many issues worthy of reflection."
Compared with an amateur player like Duke, Scarlett’s burst of feelings seemed more sincere.
We looked around and found that the promises made in the past have not been fulfilled. There are still many people living in poverty. Enduring hunger. Among these people I saw children, their swollen stomachs, their sad eyes, and their painful expressions..."
At this moment, Scarlett definitely has the Oscar level. "When the whole world is more connected today, we also find an ironic fact-whether this country is rich or poor, there will always be more Few children are suffering. What is unified after globalization is our neglect, abuse and lack of care for them."
She turned her head, pointed to the foundation logo on the background, and said,
The mission of d&s Children’s Foundation is to get the world to pay attention to these children and call on people not to forget these children, not to let them become victims of empty talk, and to help them better Live well."
Scarlett’s eyes turned to Duke.
Just like Director Rosenberg said, in those places in Africa, what I see is not a hand that asks for something, but silence but dignity, and the opportunity The desire to help yourself!"
There was another warm applause in the banquet hall.
When the applause weakened, Scarlett Johansson said with red eyes, "The world is inherently unfair. But there is only one world, and it is getting smaller and smaller, and people have to contact each other more and more frequently. We live in such an environment, those who are rich have an obligation and responsibility to help those who have nothing!"
She bent down and bowed, "Thank you!"
After stepping off the stage, Scarlett returned to this table and sat next to Duke again. It seemed that she hadn't gotten rid of the emotions just now, and asked, "How much donation can we raise?"
Duke patted her hand gently, "No matter how much is good."
He will not be like other Hollywood stars in his own charity foundation, this will inevitably be a charity foundation with open, transparent and clear accounts.
With Duke's wealth, there is no need to make donations.
The charitable foundations under the names of many Hollywood stars are often squandering goods under the banner of charity.
To a certain extent, instead of trusting the charitable foundations of these stars, it is better to donate the money to the National Red Cross Society.
Correspondingly, it is the amount of donations made by celebrities. For example, how much money a celebrity has publicly announced to donate to a foundation is quite difficult to get the money.
The model in this regard is Oprah. This time, the black woman who is known for her understanding and enthusiasm is a well-known professional account holder who will throw a donation amount on someone's program from time to time, but the number of realizations is very small.
Of course Duke would not invite such a person.
Although he has a different purpose in doing charity, he has never bothered to do such dishonest things as bad debts.
Of course, a charity auction is indispensable for such a party. A professional auctioneer from Sotheby's hosted the charity auction.
The first auction is the lot provided by the organizer.
The first thing that appeared on it was a handmade custom-made crocodile leather bag provided by Mrs. Leah.
Although the auction was without reserve price, the price was immediately called up.
Sophia Coppola was the first to raise the number plate, "Fifty thousand dollars!"
Beside her, Charlize Theron smiled slightly and said, "Sorry, Sophia."
After speaking, she also raised her number plate, "Sixty thousand dollars!"
At a table in the front row, George Lucas’ current girlfriend Melody Hobson also raised his number plate, "One hundred thousand dollars!"
Charlize Theron again raised his placard, "Two hundred thousand dollars!"
The banquet hall gradually became quiet. Sophia Coppola just wanted to raise the number plate, Scarlett Johansson next to Duke made a gesture to the stage.
"Three hundred thousand dollars!"
Charlize Theron frowned slightly, but did not raise the card again.
This leather bag was eventually photographed by Scarlett Johansson for $300,000.
Subsequently, a pair of emerald earrings donated by Scarlett was photographed by Duke for 400,000 US dollars.
This is a charity auction, just like the initial bidding. As long as there are no conflicts that are too deep to adjust, few people will bid and increase prices crazy after others show their intention to win.
Of course, there will always be some exceptions, such as the next Duke auction.
"This is a student experimental film film made by Mr. Duke Rosenberg before entering Hollywood. There is no reserve price!"
In Duke's eyes, the inexplicable things he had photographed were of no value at all.
But in the eyes of others, it is completely different.
Especially those who want to impress Duke or remind him of his own existence.
"Mom, I want this film!"
After asking his mother, Taylor Swift was the first to raise the number plate, "Fifty thousand dollars!"
Scarlett would definitely not let Duke's stuff fall outside, and she stood up without hesitation, "Two hundred thousand dollars!"
According to past experience, after she reveals a strong purchase intention, generally no one will compete, this time it is an exception.
Charlize Theron gave a cold look and raised the number plate in his hand, "Three hundred thousand dollars!"
Hearing this voice, Scarlett couldn't help turning her head and looking over, and at a glance she saw the unusually tall Charlize Theron, "Four hundred thousand dollars."
In the back row, Taylor Swift's hand has been far away from the number plate. For someone like her who has only released one single, it is undoubtedly an astronomical number now.
"Four hundred thousand dollars!" Charlize Theron also noticed Scarlett's gaze, but only smiled.
Scarlett raised the price again, "Half million dollars."
Ask for monthly and recommended tickets! It's the end of the month. Give me more if you have a monthly pass. (To be continued...)