138. Where do Chrissy Teigen and John Legend donate their money?

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In this episode, let’s explore Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s philanthropy, highlighting their commitment to social causes.

Let’s talk about their partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities, where they helped to raise funds to support families with sick children and their support of Planned Parenthood.

Let’s also discuss their $200,000 donation to the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund, on behalf of the heroic gymnasts of the US Olympic Team who spoke out against abuse by their team doctor.

Finally, let’s talk about their $288,000 contribution to the ACLU in protest of immigration policies (and what it had to do with Donald Trump’s 72nd birthday).

Links from today’s episode:

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Have a Message and a Donation for Trump’s Birthday | Time Magazine June 2018

https://time.com/5312445/chrissy-teigen-john-legend-donate-to-aclu-for-donald-trump-birthday/

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Just Donated $200,000 to Fight Harassment | Global Citizen January 2018

https://www.globalcitizen.org/de/content/chrissy-teigen-john-legend-times-up-donation/

John Legend Shares How He and Chrissy Teigen Teach Their Kids to Give Back | People Magazine November 2023

https://people.com/john-legend-chrissy-teigen-teaching-their-kids-give-back-8402009

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Open Up About Their 'Grief' as They Announce New Charity Initiative | People Magazine November 2020

https://people.com/parents/chrissy-teigen-john-legend-first-interview-pregnancy-loss-good-morning-america/

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Episode#110 The Legacy of Jazz and Philanthropy (recorded before the 2024 rebranding of this show)

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