David Spade Donates $200,000 to Tornado Relief Efforts

By Kelly Fisher Posted May 5th 2011 06:01AM

Actor David Spade recently donated $200,000 to the American Red Cross, specifically to help those affected by the disastrous Southern tornadoes last month, Us Weekly reports.

"With the devastating disasters the tornadoes and floods are causing I wanted to help the Red Cross in their efforts to provide help as quickly as possible," the star said in a statement. "I also hope this will help to shine the spotlight on the people of the United States who are in desperate need right now and that others will join me in donating what they can to support the American Red Cross' huge disaster relief effort."

Last month's outbreak of over 178 tornadoes left hundreds of people dead across the South and thousands of others lost everything -- including their homes. Spade, who is an American Red Cross National Cabinet member, also donated $50,000 last July to help flood victims in Kentucky and Tennessee.

The relief organization expressed its gratitude for the 'Rules of Engagement' actor's donations in a recent statement. "The American Red Cross is extremely grateful for this generous support from David Spade who, over the years, has selflessly donated his time, talent, and money to assist those in need."

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Thursday 05 May

By Lisa

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How COOL. I didn't know Spade like that. He's earned my respect.

By catmom

God Bless you Mr. Spade

By VERY THANKFUL MOM

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU....My daughter survived the tornado that hit Tuscaloosa. She and fellow students of the
University of Alabama lost everything. And some students lost
their lives. ANYTHING that people can donate will be greatly
appreciated!!!!!! So THANK YOU again.

By YellowRose3218

David is a good man, some people in hollywood could take notes from him. Its great when we help other countries in need, but here for now, this country needs all the help we can get.
Thank you David for helping the people here, that have lost loved ones, and their homes.

By Trisha

KUDOS to David Spade!

By Bruce Chestnut

Thank you, David Spade for helping the victims of floods and tornadoes. The damage is so widespread they need all the help they can get.

By mmvernes

Where's George Clooney & his "disaster" telethon to raise money for USA victims like he did for Haiti? Telecast the telethon all over the world & then the US will find out who our "friends" are for sure.

Anyway, thank you Mr Spade for your kind generosity. Hope other stars will follow....

By twalsh4440

David

Thanks from all I miss your "Buddy" watch Tommy Boy all the time. Joe Dirt also your great.

By simpsonsimpmike

Thank you David Spade, nice to see you helping those struck by disaster in your homeland.

By james

I Cristen thee David Spade DUKE of America. Well done old chap.

By themeeker

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While I applaud his generosity, I think he should have used the money for acting lessons, or at least to buy some talent.

And where's Kanye? Weren't enough black people affected? Hypocrite.

By stu

he could do 2 mil! cough it up Davey! it's a huge tax right off.

By Judy

Thank you, David Spade! Where are all of those Hollywood types that jump when disaster strikes in another country, but have done NOTHING for the people in ALABAMA, MISSISSIPPI and TENNESSEE!!! Charity begins at home. The same goes for all the money sent to feed the starving children in the world, yet there are starving children right here at home. How about educating the children of other nations, building schools for them, when the schools here are having to close because there's no tax money. Get a grip, America, and fix OUR problems. Then go save the world.

By Andy

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Thanks, Dude.

Friday 06 May

By Carrieann

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Bully for him! Why did he have to announce it to the world and toot his own horn? Why didn't he just give it quietly or anonymously w/out all the publicity and fanfare?

By Bonbon

Nice thing to do seem all the other celebs seemed to forget about the tornados and the administration, must be too many white people affected, oops, yea i said it. Bring it!

Thanks David, yea where is George, Jay Z and the likes of them, ooh i could say something but it might not sound good.

By Ed

Stu is short for Stupid !! Azzhole

By timmy

That's really cool man. I watched that interview after the Chris Farley death; you've got heart, bro

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