Johnny Depp's charity donation is lies

Johnny Depp's reported $1 million donation to Great Ormond Street
Hospital has been exposed as lies, although Disney has pledged to help the
ill kids.


Newspapers had claimed that the Hollywood actor had donated $1 million
out of his own bank account to the hospital and visited to thank staff
for all their hard work.

While the hospital confirmed that the 43-year-old dropped in to
surprise children at the London hospital, dressing up as his character Jack
Sparrow from the Pirates Of The Caribbean films to read stories to the
youngsters last November, it insisted Mr Depp had not been in touch
recently.


Depp's eight-year-old daughter, Lily-Rose, underwent life-saving
treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital last year when her kidneys failed
after developing suspected E.Coli.

However, the hospital did reveal that Disney, the makers of the Pirates
Of the Caribbean movies, has donated £1 million and pledged to raise a
further £9 million for the hospital.

The Walt Disney Company will help Great Ormond Street Hospital
Children's Charity to raise £10 million towards its fundraising appeal.

Robert A Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Disney, arrived
at the hospital with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse to hand over the
first £1 million cheque and hold an art class for the children.

"All of us at Disney hope this donation and fundraising effort helps
ensure that Great Ormond Street Hospital continues to deliver the quality
compassionate care for which it is rightly known," said Mr Iger.

"For all Disney does to brighten the lives of children around the
world, we are especially pleased to help create a warm and inviting
atmosphere for the seriously ill children in the care of Great Ormond Street
Hospital," he added.

The money raised will help to build a new meeting space for patients,
their families, visitors and staff complete with restaurant and cafe as
well as an interactive zone for youngsters.
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