Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Nicole Kidman’s Charitable Efforts

With an awesome example of celebrity benevolence, Nicole Kidman hosted a private screening of her new film “The Golden Compass” for hundreds of patients, their families and the staff of Sydney Children’s Hospital.

Even cooler still, the “Eyes Wide Shut” actress gave an extra special Christmas present to five long-term patients and their families, spending private time with them prior to the large group time.

And when it came time to say “thank you” to the Aussie actress, seven-year-old cancer patient Cooper Smeaton presented her with flowers on behalf of everyone in attendance. He told her, “You put a big smile on all our faces and make us feel happy. Thank you for everything you do for us, we love you.”

The Chief Executive of Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation, Elizabeth Crundall, expressed her gratitude for the “Bewitched” actress, who has been an ambassador to the hospital for over six years. “We’re deeply grateful to Nicole for her constant generosity to patients, their families and staff. For many of the children who attended, this screening was a rare and welcome break from fighting serious illness in Hospital.”

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Enjoy the pictures of Nicole at Tuesday’s special screening (December 18).