Charitable Acts

[Kayla 7,595]

We know Gaga has a really big heart, so I thought we could have a thread for all the charitable things she's done. :)

M.A.C. Viva Glam Campaign

Gaga has worked with M.A.C. to raise awareness and funds for the M.A.C. AIDs Fund. She collaborated with M.A.C. first in Spring of 2009 with Cyndi Lauper, and again in 2010.

She also performed with Terence Koh at a charity concert in Tokyo, organized by M.A.C.

http://fashionetc.co...va-glam-2-video

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=Y0s0r2mQvyA

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=xXSHDjSqOmM

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=1m98QJ_QXc4

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=BJtHeultlxU

Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT)

Gaga took a stand against DADT- the policy preventing GLBT members of the United States military from declaring their s-xual orientation and prohibiting those who are open about it from serving at all.

She brought four discharged soldiers with her to the MTV Video Music Awards as her special guests on September 12th, 2010, and four days later she uploaded a video to her Youtube channel encouraging the Senate to repeal the policy and her fans to call their State Senators and voice their opinions.

She also gave a speech at a DADT rally, given only 48 hours to prepare.

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=GG5VK2lquEc

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=g4rGla6OzGc

National Equality March

Lady Gaga didn't just march in October of 2009, but she also gave a very motivational speech and performed John Lennon's "Imagine" at the Human Rights' Campaign's National Dinner.

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=PXpHQfMGYBU

Rainforest Fund Performance

Joining up with Elton John, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Mary J. Blige, Debbie Harry, and others, Gaga performed at Sting's annual Rainforest Fund benefit show early in 2010.

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=S2ergGCUHZ0

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=JfcwsjgARoE

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=ZO_8Qw7rH6k

Japan

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Gaga designed a prayer in March of 2011. The bracelet was $5 and all proceeds went to Japan tsunami relief. Fans could also include an additional donation with their purchase of the bracelet.

Later that month, Gaga donated $1.5 million to Zyanga Inc.'s fundraising drive to help earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan.

She is also featured on a "Songs for Japan" charity album.

In addition to this, Gaga auctioned off a kissed and signed teacup and saucer, raising $75,300, for young Japanese artists.

http://www.bornrich....on-charity.html

"Died" for World AIDs Day

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Gaga abstained from posting on her social networking accounts with other popular celebrities for World AIDs Day. Each celebrity could not be digitally "alive" until Keep a Child Alive raised $1 million. The effort was organized by Alicia Keys.

Haiti

http://3.bp.blogspot...aiti_relief.jpg

On January 24th of 2010, all money received from ticket and merchandise sales at that night's Monster Ball and all proceeds from items purchased in her online store went to Haiti relief.

The amount raised totaled over $500,000.

http://www.mtv.com/n...-on-oprah.jhtml

Gaga also auctioned off her Gary Card-designed skeleton corset, raising money for Oxfam International to benefit victims of Haiti's earthquake. The auction raised over $5,000.

http://fashionista.c...tume-for-haiti/

Homeless LGBT Youth

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During the Monster Ball tour, Gaga worked with Virgin Mobile to donate $20,000 to homeless LGBT youth every show in U.S. cities. Before performing "Telephone," a lucky fan in the audience would receive a phone call from Gaga. During this phone call, she spoke about the homeless youth and noted the donations the group was receiving.

She began working with Virgin Mobile in December, vowing to match up to $25,000 for every dollar donated to the cause.

Premium VIP tickets were given to fans who volunteered their time to homeless youth organizations. Over $80,000 in proceeds were raised, and generated 30,000 hours of community service for hundreds of charities.

http://www.youtube.c...player_embedded

Make a Wish

Lady Gaga has worked with this foundation to make dreams come true by meeting fans whose number one wish is to meet her and see her concert.

http://www.gaganews....-fan-backstage/

Robin Hood Foundation

In April of 2011, Gaga teamed up with the Robin Hood Foundation, a group focused on helping people in poverty in New York City. Gaga donated $1 million dollars to an organization, voted on by her fans. The winning organization was SCO Family of Services, which, among other services, connects LGBTQ with youth caring and supportive shelters, group homes and foster families.

Anti-Bullying

Gaga has been an advocate for peace and equality in the public eye since her rise to Fame, but she has done more than talk.

After already speaking out against bullying in interviews and during concerts, Gaga pushed even harder after the suicide of fourteen year old Jamey Rodemeyer on September 18th, 2011, a fan and contributor to the "It Gets Better" project on Youtube.

At the iHeartRadio Music Festival in September of 2011, Gaga performed "Hair" as a tribute to Jamey.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aER4KfBvpwA

http://www.mtv.com/n...eartradio.jhtml

She also met with President Obama at a fundraiser after tweeting: ""I am meeting with our President. I will not stop fighting. This must end. Our generation has the power to end it. Trend it #MakeALawForJamey"

â€Right to Rock†Fundraiser

In October of 2011, Gaga was the highest bidder for an auction at a “Right to Rock†fundraiser. She bid $13,000 for a dinner with Steve Van Zandt of the E-Street Band and Maureen Van Zandt, along with a bottle of wine signed by James Gandolfini.

The money supports a non-profit organization called “Little Kids Rock†which aims to fund music education in underprivileged schools.

Gaga wasn’t just the highest bidder for one of the auctions- she also donated items of her owned to be bid on, including a pair of earrings she was wearing that same night. Adding the earrings brought the bidding of one of her items (a signed keytar) up from $16,000 to $21,000.

At this event, Gaga was also awarded The Big Man award.

http://www.forbes.co...s-13000-dinner/

http://littlekidsrock.org/

A Decade of Difference Concert

Gaga performed at Bill Clinton’s “A Decade of Difference†Concert in October 2011 in celebration of the William J. Clinton Foundation’s 10 th Anniversary.

President Clinton’s vision and leadership have resulted in nearly 4 million people benefiting from lifesaving HIV/AIDS treatment; more than 12,000 U.S. schools building healthier learning environments; more than 26,000 micro-entrepreneurs, small business owners, and smallholder farmers improving their livelihoods and communities; and more than 2.2 million tons of greenhouse gasses cut or abated in some of the world’s largest cities. He has redefined the way we think about giving and philanthropy through his Clinton Global Initiative, whose members have made over 2,000 commitments that have already improved the lives of 300 million people in more than 180 countries.

Watch her whole performance here: http://www.youtube.c...d&v=Ocn-E3BWNPA

http://www.clintonco.../foundation.php

http://www.afterelto...tribute-concert

Meeting HIV Positive Children

In October of 2011, during a visit to India Gaga stopped in Delhi to meet with children living in a home for children living with HIV created by the NAZ foundation. She stayed with the children for two hours, refusing the chair offered to her in favor of sitting on the floor surrounded by the children to talk and sing to them.

She brought them pasta, cookies, soups, peanut butter, bread and more. She also donated a 64-inch TV, Sony Playstation, videos, and 3-D glasses to the 23 children. She also gave the children advice- encouraging them to take their medicine for their HIV and eat well to stay strong, as well as to be themselves.

This was a no-publicity event- there were no cameras and minimal security.

http://indiatoday.in...i/1/158019.html

http://www.nazindia.org/

Born This Way Foundation

http://www.bornthiswayfoundation.org/

In October of 2011, Lady Gaga announced the Born This Way Foundation, a project designed to empower youth and inspire bravery. The project is expected to launch in 2012, and was created in partnership with The Berkman Center for Internet and Society of Harvard University, The California Endowment, and MacArthur.

Kindness to Fans

Gaga has never been the type of person to shut out her fans, and she has proven this time and time again by doing loads of generous things for them. This section will outline as many of these kind acts to fans as possible.

Sending fans food and drinks

Sends McDonald’s and messages to fans at Chateau Marmont.

http://www.youtube.c...=player_embedded

Personally brings fans cookies. (Paparazzi Era)

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=-rmRhFljZ14

Sends hot chocolate to fans. Dublin, October 28 th , 2010.

http://www.dailymail...blin-hotel.html

Sends hot chocolate and cookies. Budapest, November 11 th , 2010.

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=Ov7_8Q0Uyj0

Personally brings out cookies, roses, and a note for fans. London, May 14 th , 2011.

http://www.dailymail...uit-course.html

Sends fans pizza. New York City, May 18 th , 2011.

http://www.contactmu...s-pizza_1220580

Sends fans water and pizza while camping out at the Today Show. July, 2010.

http://www.examiner....how-performance

Sends Subway to people waiting in line for her album signing. May 2011.

http://newyork.cbslo...-album-signing/

Sends burgers, frieds, and coke to fans. November 2012.

https://twitter.com/...198599065542656

http://home.nzcity.c...m=newsmain,nrhl

Sends pizza to fans in Rio. November 2012.

https://twitter.com/...575535302402048

Stops to meet Fans

Gives $100 to a fan who bought pizza while waiting for her.

http://www.facebook....217259881647658

so she rolls down the window and started talking to people one by one.She was very tired and very calm/relaxed and in a really great mood. She paid attention to everyone because there was so few of us…Then I went up to her and she said I can't believe you're here too! and we hugged and as we held eachother she whispered in my ear that she loved me and said thank you for being so dedicated,it means so much to me. and I whispered back in her ear, you're welcome my love, you have no idea what i've been through. and she looked directly at me and said, oh no, I do. Believe me I do. I see you. Don't think I don't. I know you. I've seen you everywhere you've been with me…Then I asked her if I could kiss her on the cheek and she kissed me first instead lol…she asked me: who paid for the pizza? and I said I did. so she reaches out and hands me money and I said no at first and she insisted and gave it to people to pass to me, and I see it's $100. I'm like: you're crazy and she's like: that's for the pizza, everyone share it together, I love you so much.

We all shared the pizza together after and everyone took at least one bite. It was so beautiful to share that moment with everyone. we all hugged each other in a big group hug full of love.

I just wish every single monster I know could have been there with us, because it was really magical.

Avoids her security by crawling out of a window to meet fans.

http://www.facebook....id=434123594137

Security is trying to keep her from us, barring her from us. She goes... "**** it, I'll come out" and CLIMBS OUT THE WINDOW TO SEE US.

Born This Way Signing.

http://newyork.cbslo...-album-signing/

Random links/videos of her stopping to meet fans:

http://smilepanic.co...o-meet-her-fans

http://ladygaganow.net/?p=6581

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=yOF7tC8RZEw

http://littlemonster...-york-city.html

Sent hundreds of fans from Cantagalo to a Born This Way Ball concert for free

"Hundreds of people who live in Cantagalo will show up at Gaga's concert tonight. It's that, after Mother Monster played soccer with the kids and drank beer at a local bar, she asked Live Nation to take members of the community to her show. The request was approved."

http://glamurama.uol...o-show-de-gaga/

Played Soccer with children and sang to them in Rio

http://gagadaily.com...ootball-brazil/

LittleMonsters.com/Body Revolution 2013

Gaga created her own social networking site, littlemonsters.com, as a safe place for fans to interact and share ideas, art, and more. In September of 2012, in response to the media attacking her for her weight, she created the Body Revolution 2013 for fans to rejoice in their flaws.

http://littlemonsters.com/

http://littlemonster...abodyrevolution

Lupus Foundation of America

Put up a banner to help raise money for Lupus research at one of her concerts.

http://i48.tinypic.com/1z4wc21.jpg

Gaga also auctioned off a necklace she wore in her Poker Face video, donating the money to the Lupus Foundation of America.

http://www.lupus.org...d=3276&zoneid=8

Orange RockCorps

In June of 2009, Gaga visited the Orange RockCorps volunteer project in Manchester. She joined Body Positive North West, a support center for people affected by HIV, and volunteered.

In return for four hours of voluntary work, she gave volunteers tickets to her show in July; she performed for the first Orange RockCorps gig of 2009. 3,000 tickets were given away.

Gaga helped paint a mural to help turn a car-park into a beautiful garden.

http://newsroom.oran...ange-rockcorps/

Elton John AIDs Foundation

After winning the John Lennon Peace Award, Gaga agreed to donate her prize funds to the Elton John AIDs Foundation.

http://www.cbsnews.c...er-john-lennon/

http://www.icenews.i...ard-in-iceland/

Accepting the Award: http://www.youtube.c...d&v=9F9Fb_741JY

Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now

Created by Mary J. Blige, the FFAWN exists to empower women.

Gaga made a monetary donation to the Foundation's scholarship fund in 2011.

"Lady Gaga donated a huge cheque and just wanted to be involved. It means so much!"

- Mary J. Blige

http://www.examiner....cholarship-fund

Christchurch, New Zealand

Gaga auctioned off a pair of autographed Gucci shoes to help the city of Christchurch after a devastating earthquake in 2011.

http://outrageouslux...ch-new-zealand/

Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network

All sales of the country version of Born This Way were donated to the GLSEN.

"We are honored that Lady Gaga and her team have chosen to support GLSEN and our work to make schools safe for all students, regardless of s-xual orientation or gender identity/expression."

-GLSEN

http://blog.glsen.or...or-her-support/

http://talkaboutequa...-benefit-glsen/

The song: http://www.youtube.c...h?v=jmR5Aat11P8

It Gets Better Campaign

Gaga participated in an inspiring video supporting equality and anti-bullying.

http://www.gaganews....etter-campaign/

Alzheimer's Association

In 2009, Gaga helped raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association, posing with a stuffed elephant toy and signing special Elephant Project cards which were auctioned.

http://www.contactmu...charity_1118270

Barney's- Gaga's Workshop

25% of sales from all items featured in Gaga's Workshop were donated to charities of Gaga's choice.

http://www.stepuphol...ga-for-charity/

Exploring the Arts

After being drawn nude by Tony Bennett, the drawing was auctioned off for Exploring the Arts, an organization created by Tony Bennett to benefit arts education in public schools. The drawing was sold for $30,000.

http://www.bornrich.com/lady-gaga.html

Ten'o'Clock Classics

Gaga auctioned off her signed Steinway Grand Piano to raise money for aspiring artists. Over $60,000 was donated from the sale.

http://www.bornrich.com/lady-gaga.html

The Avril Lavigne Foundation

In September of 2012, Gaga donated two tickets to her Monster Ball concert to the Avril Lavigne Foundation to support children and youth living with serious illnesses and disabilities. The tickets raised $869 for the cause.

http://www.ebay.com/...-/251142642288?

https://twitter.com/...631456557707264

Hurricane Sandy Relief

After the east coasts suffered the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy in November 2012, Gaga pledged one million dollars to New York & the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief on behalf of herself and her family.

To New York and The American Red Cross

Today I pledge 1 million dollars to New York & The American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief. If it wasn't for NYC: the Lower Eastside, Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn, I would not be the woman or artist that I am today. New York is relentless ambition, a drive to succeed, a place where there is a natural pursuit of diversity through compassion. Please accept this gift on behalf of myself, my parents Joe and Cynthia, and my sister Natali; with our deepest gratitude New York for raising us. Thank you for helping me build my spirit. I will now help you rebuild yours.

Sincerely,

Lady Gaga and The Germanottas

http://littlemonster...b3389160f0000ca

https://twitter.com/...193736986423296

Importance of Voting

In November of 2012, Gaga spoke on the radio about the importance of voting and the election. She endorsed Barack Obama and encouraged everyone, not just youth, to vote. She also spoke about how she read into both Romney and Obama's campaigns, educating herself before making a decision.

https://twitter.com/...495127848542208

http://gagadaily.com...lection-voting/

United Nations/Unicef

http://gagadaily.com/news/lady-gaga-united-nations/

In December 2012, Gaga teamed up with the United Nations and UNICEF to help spread the message of her Born This Way Foundation. She visited children in Naledi to speak about youth empowerment.

Gaga tweeted:

"I will be continuing my work with UN/UNICEF and a http://Littlemonsters.com page documenting our progress will up shortly"

https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/275654329816465408

"On Dec. 1 I visited Isibindi Safe Park in Naledi to speak w the children about Youth Empowerment on behalf of UN/UNICEF"

https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/275652884304117760

"HERE IT IS: The Lady Gaga UN/UNICEF webpage. Follow my personal visits and get involved http://littlemonsters.com/ununicef "

https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/276303241275404289

"Teaming with the United Nations I can continue breeding our Born This Way message of compassion. #KinderAndBraverWorld"

https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/275655338726920194

Archiving Michael Jackson Pieces

In December of 2012, Gaga attended an auction where she obtained 55 pieces of important Michael Jackson memorabilia. Gaga will be archiving the items, allowing for them to remain in great condition for the preservation of their historical significance to music.

It is known Gaga purchased Michael's "Bad" jacket and his crystal glove.

The proceeds of the auction benefitted two charities, Guide Dogs of America and Nathan Adelson Hospice of Las Vegas.

On Twitter, she said:

"The 55 pieces I collected today will be archived & expertly cared for in the spirit & love of Michael Jackson, his bravery, & fans worldwide"

https://twitter.com/ladygaga/status/275472338370314240

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-207_162-57557069/lady-gaga-among-buyers-at-michael-jackson-auction/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/lynndouglass/2012/12/05/lady-gaga-buys-55-items-from-michael-jackson-auction-says-shell-archive-all/

Sent package to Perry Hall School shooting Survivor

In August of 2012, a student at Perry Hall High School opened fire in a cafeteria. Daniel Borowy, an innocent student with Down's Syndrome, was a victim of the attack. When Gaga heard about what happened, in December of 2012, she sent him a box with shirts, CDs, a personally autographed message, a picture, and 2 tickets to her upcoming concert.

http://www.facebook.com/gagavisitdaniel/posts/507913505909472

http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/baltimore_county/perry-hall-high-school-shooting-survivor-daniel-borowy-gets-package-from-lady-gaga

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/29/daniel-borowy-perry-hall-shooting-down-syndrome_n_1839586.html

Gun Violence

Following the horrific school shooting at Sandy Hook in December of 2012, Gaga signed a petition for new arms laws in the New York Times.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/lady-gaga-against-gun-crime-celebrities-petition-for-new-arms-laws-in-wake-of-sandy-hook-massacre-8427278.html

Other charities and foundations Gaga has supported:

Artists for Peace and Justice: A fundraising effort that encourages peace and social justice, addressing the issues of poverty and enfranchisement in communities around the world.

http://www.looktothe...ace-and-justice

Caring for Children with Cancer Sargent: Provides specialist social care and family support in the community.

http://www.looktothe...ty/clic-sargent

GRAMMY Foundation: Engages the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. Brings national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education.

http://www.looktothe...ammy-foundation

MusiCares: Covers a wide range of financial, medical, and personal emergencies, focusing the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community.

http://www.looktothe...arity/musicares

Stand Up To Cancer: Raises money for cancer researchers and scientists.

http://www.looktothe...nd-up-to-cancer

The Trevor Project: Promotes acceptance of gay and questioning teenagers, aiding in suicide prevention.

http://www.looktothe...-trevor-project

http://www.looktothe...brity/lady-gaga

[famous 467]

Awesome thread :clap:

She's so amazing :cry:

[Jase 12,116]

This mother****ing woman :cry:

[ChicaSkas 21,065]

At my BTWB she had a Lupus Awareness banner.

Imma dig up the photos I took :)

[Guille 839]

This thread slays your faves Gaga is amazing :giveup:

[ChicaSkas 21,065]

here it is! There was a trailer in the beginning where she spoke about both homeless children and Lupus

[Ambrosia 3,775]

Wow, that's a lot. Awesome Gaga! :sara:

[funkyhaus 7,697]

This is why I love her.

[Gaga is Life 90]

This thread is truly amazing. It shows just how amazing she is. :flutter:

[famous 467]

I feel like this should be pinned :flutter:

[wonry 3]

So many charitable acts. Not many artists will/would do that many. I was sort of hoping that maybe in the US somewhere, that she could do a concert (Born This Way Ball) for free, for the disabled people (mentally disabled or handicap). Even though, I'm in Australia... I would just love that. It would make me so happy. And then I could show my brother the concert later. If she did that, it would just make me the happiest person in the whole entire world, along with some other fans. :heart:

Can you imagine?

[Mills 446]

Not only she's a widely influential artist, she's also a dedicated philanthropist which makes me admire her more. :fan:

[TheQueen 18]

Orange Rockcorps 2009: She visited a centre that cares for those with HIV and also performed a concert for fans who had volunteered 4 hours of their time to a community project in exchange for a ticket.

http://newsroom.orange.co.uk/2009/06/29/lady-gaga-to-volunteer-for-orange-rockcorps/

[Kayla 7,595]

Added more things. :)

IF any of you know more Fan-created charitable acts that are based on Gaga or inspired by her, please let me know about them so they can be added to the OP!

[Skins 40]

This thread

I love her so much , so glad to be stanning for her :flutter: