Michael Jackson Philanthropy Timeline
Author:Keen Source:MJCFC Hits:Updated:2005-1-30
1979
January Michael Jackson donated a large number of books, including "Peter Pan," to the young people's department of the Chicago Public ******* Library in response to the "Dancing with Books" initiative to encourage young people to read. Michael Jackson donates a large number of books, including "Peter Pan," to the Young People's Department of the Chicago Public Library in response to the "Dance with Books" program, which encourages young people to read.
June 1981
Michael Jackson and his brothers perform "Triumph" in Atlanta, donating $100,000 of the proceeds to Children's Foundation of Atlanta. "Atlanta Children's Foundation. At the time, there was a series of kidnappings and murders of children in Atlanta, which lasted for several months, and the money was donated to the Atlanta Children's Foundation. And the money was used to comfort the traumatized children.
1984
January 10 Michael Jackson was burned while filming a commercial for PepsiCo. After the accident, he was taken to Brotman Medical Center in Culver City, California for treatment. The cause of the accident was a misalignment of the pyrotechnic jets, which resulted in a 2.3 degree burn on the back of his scalp, the size of the palm of his hand. Nevertheless, Michael was able to visit other burn victims at the hospital in Los Angeles. He later donated a hyperbaric oxygen chamber for treatment at the Michael Jackson Burn Center, which he funded.
April Michael Jackson donated a 19-bed medical facility to the Mount Sinai New York Medical Center, an affiliate of the T.J. Martel Foundation for Leukemia and Cancer Research.
May Michael Jackson agrees to have his song "Beat It" used in a national public service announcement about not drinking and driving. President Ronald Reagan invites Michael to the White House to present him with a "Special Contributions Award" for his outstanding contributions.
July 5 Michael Jackson and his family hold a press conference to announce a change in the way tickets for the "Victory" concerts are distributed. In his remarks, he announces, "Lastly, and most importantly, I have decided to donate all of my personal tour proceeds to charitable organizations at the same time I agreed to do the 'Victory' tour." Three charitable organizations benefited from Michael's generosity: the United Negro College Fund (which established the Michael Jackson Scholarship Fund, which, through 1988, has awarded $10,000,000 in scholarships to "The United Negro College Fund (which established the Michael Jackson Scholarship Fund, which by 1988 had awarded scholarships to 70 students at schools affiliated with the United Negro College Fund), Camp Good Times (which assists terminally ill children), and the T.J. Martel Foundation for Leukemia and Cancer Research. ".
July Michael Jackson donates 1,200 tickets from his Texas Stadium (Dallas) concerts, valued at about $3,9000, to children who can't afford concert tickets.
July 14 The Jackson brothers play with eight incurably ill children in Jacksonville, Fla. 14-year-old Maranda Cooper, whose days are numbered, writes a letter asking to meet Michael Michael Jackson receives him backstage before the show. Afterward, 700 underprivileged children were invited by Michael to come and watch the show for free.
August As negotiations for a show in Gary, Indiana, fall through, the Jackson Brothers bring 40 children from the Thelma Marshall Children's Home, Indiana Home for Boys, and Denzel's Work-Study Program to the show. The Jackson brothers took 40 children from the Telma Marshall Children's Home, the Indiana Boys' Home and the Denzels' Work-Study Program to Detroit for their third show there.
That summer, 14-year-old David Smithy got what he wanted with the help of the Dream Association: an invitation to Michael Jackson's home in Encino. David Smithy, a cystic fibrosis patient who had been hoping to meet Michael for some time, spent the afternoon in Michael's private movie screening room, had lunch and played video games together. When David Smithy left, Michael gave him a pair of black metal gloves and a red jacket that he had worn in the Beat It music video. Seven weeks later, the boy died of an illness.
Dec. 13 Michael Jackson visits Blotman Medical Center, where he was treated for severe burns from a Pepsi commercial. He donated the entire $1.5 million settlement he received from Pepsi to the Michael Jackson Burn Center.
1985
January 28, 1985
Michael Jackson and a host of other heavyweights go into A&M's "Lion Share" studio and spend an all-night session recording the highest-grossing single in the history of the recording arts. --We Are The World. All proceeds from the book, video and other sources will be used to help starving people in Africa. More than $60 million of the record's proceeds ultimately went directly to the hardest-hit areas of Africa, where Michael Jackson not only performed, but also co-wrote the song with Lionel Richie, who recorded a demo of the song's lead vocals and distributed it to all the participating singers.
Earlier in the year, Michael Jackson consoled a disabled little girl who was paralyzed in a car accident in Miami. Later, Michael gave her a live tape of a "Victory" concert and a tour jacket.
1986
Early 1986
The Michael Jackson United Nations Children's Fund Academic Prize Fund is created, a US$1.5 million foundation to help students in the performing arts and communication receive an annual stipend to attend a UNICEF-member university or college. member universities or colleges.
February When Michael Jackson learns that Donna Ashlock is a very loyal fan and that Donna has just received a heart transplant, Michael calls the 14-year-old girl in Patterson, California, who is invited to Michael Jackson's home in Encino on March 8, where they have lunch together. they ****ed together for lunch and watched the movie.
October Michael Jackson's pets are made into toys and put on store shelves, and Michael makes a request to merchants that $1 be donated to children's charities for every toy sold.
1987
September During a tour of Japan, Michael Jackson donates 30 personal items to be auctioned off, with the proceeds benefiting children's education in the Third World. The items included sunglasses, T-shirts and windproof tops that he wore.
September Michael Jackson donated $20,000 to the family of Yoshiyaki, a young Japanese boy who was abducted and killed during Michael Jackson's tour of Japan. As seen in video footage from the time, Michael Jackson was very emotional when he mentioned Yoshiyaki and his family: "When I heard about the 'Yoshiyaki Incident' I felt very sad and upset, and I wanted to rush to Yoshiyaki's parents. I wanted to rush to Yoshiyaki's parents to express my deepest condolences and make a dedication to Yoshiyaki. I dedicate my performance in Japan to Yoshiyaki ..... .Yoshiyaki, I know you are watching over us from the sky. I hope this cruel and sad thing never happens again, I love you." Michael Jackson then performed "I Just Can't Stop Loving You."
September 13 Michael Jackson supports a campaign against racial discrimination. He supports the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in its efforts to combat discrimination against black entertainers.
October At the end of the BAD tour, Michael once again donates some of his personal belongings to UNESCO for a charity auction. The proceeds of the auction will be used to educate children in developing countries.
November Michael Jackson donated 10,000 pounds to the Children of the Scream Foundation in the UK.
November Michael Jackson visits a children's hospital in Australia during his tour.
1988
February 1 The single "Man in the Mirror" charts and Michael Jackson donates royalties from its release to the Ronald McDonald Summer Camp. "The camp is designed to help children with cancer.
March Michael Jackson's "Bad" U.S. tour makes its second stop on its inaugural tour at New York's Madison Square Garden. Proceeds from the first of three concerts at the venue are donated to the United Negro College Fund, and Michael presents a check for $600,000 to United Negro College Fund President Christophe Eardley, making him a member of the United Negro College Fund. "The United Negro College Fund's largest donor. According to a review in New York, "Michael's move goes far beyond a pop concert, while 97 young people have already benefited from Michael's generous contribution to the 'United Negro College Fund.'"
April 1 Michael Jackson announces that a portion of his Atlanta and Georgia concert tickets will be given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at no cost.
April Michael Jackson announces that he is giving away 4,000 tickets from his London concerts to ITV's "Syndicated Fundraising" program in a bid to raise 200,000 pounds for the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.
May 22 Michael Jackson visits the Bambin Gesie Hospital in Rome during his tour, bringing sweets and autographed photographs to the children there. Also signed a check for 100,000 pounds to support the hospital.
June A music celebrity auction to benefit the T.J. Martel Foundation, with proceeds going to research into leukemia, cancer and AIDS, saw Michael Jackson donate a black fedora hat that he had worn, which was auctioned off for more than $4,000.
July 16 Before a concert at Wembley Stadium, Michael Jackson meets with Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, to donate $450,000 to the Prince's Trust, an organization for underprivileged children founded by Charles, Prince of Wales. Michael Jackson also donated to the Goodwill Foundation, which raises money for a new children's hospital in London, and visited many of the hospitals to see the children. He also donated $100,000 to the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, where he visited the children and read them stories.
July 20 Michael Jackson visited and saw children in life-threatening conditions at the Greater Ormont Street Children's Hospital. In a ward where the patients were in better health, Michael stayed a little longer and told stories to the children.
August 29 Michael Jackson performs a concert for the British charity Gift of Life, with $130,000 going to help immunize 40,000 children.
October Michael Jackson presents a check for $125,000 to Esther Edwards and Berry Gordy for the upkeep of the Motown Museum's "Shrineville" in Detroit; he also donates his black fedora and white gloves, as well as his Motown Museum of Modern Art. He also donated his black fedora and white gloves, as well as his iconic Motown-era attire, to the museum for display.
December Michael Jackson visits 12-year-old David Rosenberg, a boy whose father's abusive behavior in retaliation for his ex-wife has attracted media attention.
Late in the year, Michael Jackson donates 1,000 tickets to the Children's Hope Foundation for the "Bad" concert in Atlanta, which will be distributed to terminally ill children.
January 1989
Michael Jackson donates the proceeds from a Los Angeles show to HelpAge, the nation's largest anti-child abuse charity. In recognition of Michael's contribution, Help the Children of North Carolina establishes the Michael Jackson International Organization for Child Abuse Research.
January 10, 2011The "Awesome" tour is winding down, but children are getting free tickets to every concert, and Michael Jackson continues to donate to local hospitals, orphanages and charities.
February Michael Jackson visits Cleveland Elementary School in Stockton, California, where a sniper once shot and killed students and teachers, leaving the children traumatized. Many of them later said that Michael's visit had given them a renewed sense of security.
On March 5, Michael Jackson hosted 200 children from St. Vincent's Home for Physically Challenged Children and the Brothers and Sisters Association to celebrate the arrival of Michael at the Vagas Circus in Santa Barbara. Michael's move to the Upland Country Ranch.
Midway through the year, Michael Jackson is honored at the Universal Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, with the "Black Radio's Highest Humanitarian Award," in recognition of Michael's tremendous philanthropic and humanitarian contributions. He also receives the Artist/Humanitarian Award from the National Urban League for his contributions to the organization's "Doors Open for Youth" program. The program is designed to encourage children to learn math and science.
Nov. 13 With the help of Make-A-Wish, 4-year-old Darian Pagan, who has leukemia, gets his wish to meet Michael Jackson, who invites the young child*** to watch the Canadian performer's amazing acrobatic show.
December Michael Jackson spends a vacation with Ryan White, a child with hemophilia, at his ranch in Upland. Ryan White contracted the AIDS virus during a blood transfusion in 1984 . When expelled from school, he began a fight against discrimination against AIDS patients.
During 1988-1989 Michael Jackson embarked on his "Awesome" world tour. Michael's vocal coach, Sissy Riggs, later recalled: "Every night, children were brought backstage on stretchers so sick they couldn't even lift their arms, and Michael Jackson knelt next to the stretcher so that the children could face the camera with him and take pictures. Michael Jackson would kneel beside the stretcher so that the children could take a picture with him for the camera. Then he would give the pictures to the children so they could remember the moment forever."
1990
January 6, 1990
Michael Jackson invites 82 abused or neglected children to the Ranch at Uyenne through Helping Children. Games, a barbecue, and a movie screening ...... were enjoyed by all.
February Michael Jackson performs at a tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. with $250,000 in proceeds going to the United Negro College Fund.
April Michael Jackson is named Entertainer of the Decade by the Capital Children's Museum. He is later the guest of honor at the organization's charity fundraising banquet. The award was presented by President George W. Bush at the White House.
May Michael Jackson hosts pediatric cancer survivor John Brown at his Upland Country ranch, courtesy of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
June Michael Jackson takes 45 children selected by the Dream Street Children's Fund in Los Angeles on a tour of his ranch, including lunch and a movie.
July 45 terminally ill children selected by the Dream Streets Project visit the ranch.
August 130 children selected by the YWCA Summer Program in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara were guests at Michael Jackson's ranch. They barbecued, played video games, visited the zoo and watched movies. Each child was given a pair of sneakers before going home.
That fall, Michael Jackson hosted a party for 80 children sent by Save the Children's Village in Beaumont who had been abused and discriminated against. Later, at his home, Michael hosted a group of children from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the McLaren-Hall organization. Michael later hosted 50 children at his home from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the McLaren-Hall organization.
1991
April 1991
Michael Jackson organizes a "Chimpanzee Tea Party" in support of Jane Goodall's Ape Research Institute. In May, Michael attends the Jane Goodall International Celebration Benefit and serves as Honorary Chairman of the organization.
May 6 Michael Jackson is invited to a benefit for Jane Goodall, a Nigerian woman in her 30s who promotes research into the behavior of chimpanzees in Gombe.
July 26 Michael Jackson visits the Youth Sports and Arts Foundation in Los Angeles. Michael talks to the children and gives them a wide-screen television and other financial assistance.
December Michael Jackson's company, MJJ, hosts more than 200 tables of dinner for underprivileged families from Los Angeles on Michael's behalf.
1992
February Michael Jackson travels more than 30,000 miles in Africa in 11 days, visiting hospitals, orphanages, schools, churches and organizations that help mentally challenged children.
February 3 Michael Jackson holds a press conference to announce the Dangerous Journey World Tour and the creation of the new Heal The World Foundation to help children with mental health problems. World Foundation" to help those suffering from AIDS and juvenile diabetes. He also continues to support the Ronald McDonald Summer Camp. Ronald McDonald Summer Camp" and "Make-A-Wish Foundation".
February Michael Jackson undertakes a two-week tour of Africa, visiting elementary schools, churches and charities for mentally challenged children.
May 6 Michael Jackson pays for the funeral of a young boy who was killed by a stray bullet during the world-shaking "Rodney King Race Riot" in Los Angeles.
May President George W. Bush honors Michael Jackson as an Ambassador of the Stars in recognition of his tireless work on behalf of underprivileged children.
June Michael Jackson is also honored by the Mutual Aid Society for his work with underprivileged children.
June 23 At a press conference in London, Michael Jackson announces the creation of the Save the World Foundation.
June 26 Michael Jackson presents Munich Mayor Georg Kronawitter with a check for 40,000 Marks to help poor children in Munich. He also visits the Sophia Children's Hospital in Rotterdam and donates 100,000 pounds.
June 29 Michael Jackson visits the Sofia Children's Hospital in Rotterdam and donates 100,000 pounds.
July Michael Jackson donated 821,477,296 lire to the "La Partita del Cuor (The Race of Love)" organization in Rome, as well as 120,000 marks to children's charities in Estonia and Latvia.
July Dr. Wayne Dyer, a psychologist, dedicates his new book, "Real Magic," to Michael Jackson by name in appreciation of all he has done for children and world peace around the world.
July 25 Taking the opportunity of a concert in Dublin, Ireland, Michael Jackson announces that he will donate ￡400,000 of the proceeds from the show to a variety of charities.
July 29 Michael Jackson visits the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in London. To surprise the children, Michael brought along Mickey and Minnie Mouse, purchased from Euro Disney.
July 31 On the eve of his second concert at the Wembley Stadium, Michael donated 200,000 pounds to Prince Charles' Prince's Trust.
August The first annual Save the World Foundation European Children's Conference is held in London, U.K. Eighty-four children between the ages of 8 and 16 meet to present their views on the great problems facing the world today and how to solve them. Meanwhile, Michael Jackson visited Regent's College in the UK for four hours after lunch, despite his lingering laryngitis.