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DECEMBER 22, 2003 at 8:36 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Scotsman
A surprise Christmas gift from Harry Potter creator JK Rowling is helping to brighten
the lives of hundreds of American children suffering from cancer.
Rowling has given a grant of £57,000 ($100,516) to the Dana-Farber Institute in the name of Catie Hoch, a child she befriended while writing Goblet of Fire. The plight of nine-year-old Catie Hoch, who died after suffering from neuroblastoma, left "footprints on the heart" of the multi-millionairess author who read chapters of her then unpublished fourth book to the child over the phone.
The girl’s mother, Gina Peca, from Albany in New York said the Edinburgh-based author would always be special to her family.
She added: "Through Jo’s donation people recognise the name and they are very willing to help us, and be generous in whatever we are asking for."
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Werewolf
(Moderator)
Points: 5479
MoonyDawn says:
That makes me want to cry! JKR is the nicest person! I cant say enough nice things about her!
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 8:44 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
That woman is AMAZING!!!!!!!! she gives,gives and gives!! i admire her a lot!! you are truly one great gal JK!!
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 8:51 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 411
Dumbledores Army says:
I know that this is completely off from what the article is about, but when I see how generous she is I'm surprised that her father had to go out and sell the book through the auction the way he did to make money.
She seems like such a genuine person, big thumbs up for this... not to mention I was in Dana Farber for a bit when I was first born... so it holds a spot in my heart too.
way to go Jo.
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 8:55 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
JKR is one of the nicest people. She gives her time and money to others, which is awesome. "some" other celeberties she take after her. JKR is with out a doubt the nicest person!
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 9:25 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 348
Hermiluna says:
Wow! That's great. Even more than the money, I'm impressed that she took the time to read chapters from the then-unpublished fourth book to the little girl who had only a little time left to live and loved the HP books. It makes you want to cry. Its great that j.k. is so generous with her time and money.
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 9:54 PM EST
Squib
Points: 184
Melquiades says:
That was truly touching of her reading the manuscript of the 4th book to this terminally ill girl....that was worth more than the money.
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 10:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2391
HPN4eveRon says:
that is so sweet! oh my gosh! I remember reading the story about that girl who passsed while she was writing GoF in a magazine over the summer. THat made me cry! I am so happy people who have money like that donate. Its awsome how much damage can be fixed with money, isn't it?
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 10:02 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Penumbra says:
That's so cool JK!! Thanks for helping them!
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 10:14 PM EST
Points: 832
Heather Rose says:
Jk is honestly one of the greatest people ever. She's amazing!! Go JK!
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 10:18 PM EST
Daily Prophet Journalist
Points: 2597
dance_gear says:
J.k. Rowling continues to be the generous and caring person that she is...she is a genuinly awsome person that gives and she is just great...things she does are very admirable...and she does wat she can to help and thats wats important...
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 10:20 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
That's great! J.K. Rowling is a great person, not only does she write great stories but also caring for others.
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 10:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2034
Professor Snape says:
That was really really cool of J.K. to do for that little girl. I knew her heart was big for those less fortunate but i had no idea, not the money, her taking time out of her schedule to read her her new book.
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 11:05 PM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
Dumbledore's Army - I am so with you on the whole why-the-father-had-to-sell-the-books thing. He must really have a couple of cards missing from his deck...
JKR is so generous! And to be helping out an institution that provides such crucial care for the young - she is truly an asset to her family and to her benefactors!
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 11:15 PM EST
Marauder
Points: 3954
jade says:
That is so generous of her but she is very generous anyway. Its lovely to see some one of her wealth giving back :)
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 11:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 681
SiriusLove says:
There is no doubt this lady has class and a giving heart. When I first heard that she was reading GoF to this little girl before its release, JK instantly became one of my favorite celebs. I hope that every young person, and not so young person here, will take these gestures as a lesson of the type of person we should all be, regardless of our wealth, or lack of. Brava!
Posted Dec 22, 2003 at 11:34 PM EST
Points: 175
InvaderGaz says:
A sign that there is some hope left for humanity and civilization as we know it! A lot of celebrities dont do this kind of thing, or would only have done ONE of those options. Shame. Perhaps more celebrities will follow her lead.
Posted Dec 23, 2003 at 12:24 AM EST
Head of Gryffindor House
Points: 3725
Professor McGonagall says:
Oh my god that's so touching !! ( I have tears now: Sorry i'm too sensitive).
Posted Dec 23, 2003 at 1:00 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 434
Tippytoes says:
She's done it again. JK Rowling is fantastic in everything she does. It's wonderful how she cares so much and is more considerate than all the other stars.
Posted Dec 23, 2003 at 1:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 552
Gir Vasquez says:
Always willing to give to a charity.
Posted Dec 23, 2003 at 2:58 AM EST
The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4219
Tacha says:
JK keeps amazing me! She is the most wonderful person I ..eummmm.. haven't met.
Posted Dec 23, 2003 at 4:30 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 483
Gemmy says:
I know that I have said this countless times, but JK is truly the most kind, thoughtful, unselfish, good star there is out there. I have heard some poeple on the net criticise her, saying that she only gives to charity as she is famous, and they think it gives her good publicity. But I truly believe that even if she wasn't famous, and she had the money, that she would donate to charity. She is just one of those wonderful people who are so generous and kind, who would give the shirt off their back. Good on you JK! Keep up the magnificent work!
Posted Dec 23, 2003 at 5:26 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
She is one great role model. Just like Daniel, she uses her popularity for the good of the world. YOU ROCK J.K.
Posted Dec 23, 2003 at 7:07 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1283
harryp123, bar keep says:
That was nice what JK Rowling has done. She is a very generous person.
Posted Dec 23, 2003 at 9:24 AM EST
Witch
Points: 916
SnapesSlave says:
That almost brought a tear to my eye. The money means very little, especially since she has so much of it, but to take the time out of her schedule to read chapters of an unpublished book to this little girl over the phone is amazing. I can only imagine how special that made that little girls last days.
Posted Dec 23, 2003 at 9:37 AM EST
Student
Points: 229
maligwa says:
That is class... I mean reading a book to a little kid with cancer over the phone! he money is great n all that cos the littlew girls family can find purpose in caties death, as it (with JK's help) will bring life to many many children!
Three cheers for Jo! Hip Hip... Hip Hip... hip Hip...
:)
Posted Dec 23, 2003 at 10:03 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1092
quidditch_queen says:
How nice! Like i told you before she's always helping people.
Posted Dec 23, 2003 at 10:39 AM EST
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