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JUNE 28, 2008 at 9:58 AM
Posted by PROF. DISH
Source: Various
Yesterday, JK Rowling updated her site
to include a new link to 'The VOLANT Charitable Trust', which was set up by the author herself to distribute funds to appropriate charities.
The charity's website states that its two main funding targets include Multiple Sclerosis research and also charities which aim to end social deprivation of women and children, both of which JK Rowling has been actively involved with for years.
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Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
That's really good of J.K.R to support charity which aim to end deprivation of women and children.That's a very good cause indeed.Go J.K.R!!
Posted Jun 28, 2008 at 10:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
That's really good of J.K Rowling to do that.
Posted Jun 28, 2008 at 11:01 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
That is so awesome! GO JkR!
I love how much she is involved in charities and raising money for them and stuff like that.
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Jun 28, 2008 at 11:39 AM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
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SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
That's good to know. I'll look at the update.
~Drish~
Posted Jun 28, 2008 at 11:40 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 468
SoccerChick22 says:
Thats good how she did that. Go J.K Rowling!
Posted Jun 28, 2008 at 12:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Rowlling always supports charity! Good for her! Love her! Rowlling's updates are always interesting
Posted Jun 28, 2008 at 12:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats so nice that JK works with so many charities and gives back to the world. She's such a great person and role model.
Posted Jun 28, 2008 at 2:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
That's great that she put that up. Now it can become so much easier to find great charities to donate to.
Posted Jun 28, 2008 at 3:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
It's nice to see people who have more money then they know what to do with use it for good.
Posted Jun 28, 2008 at 4:08 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9942
Gryffindor Dude says:
JK Rowling is such a respecable person. I am so glad that she decided to do this. If only more people cared about giving as much as she does.
Posted Jun 28, 2008 at 6:04 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
Good one JK, i know she has multiple sclerosis close to her heart, very nicely done.
Posted Jun 29, 2008 at 5:04 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
That's really nice of JK Rowling to set up that charity. I will check out her update on her site.
Posted Jun 29, 2008 at 11:09 AM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4299
Juicybit says:
It's great that she uses her fame to call attention to issues like that. It seems the trust is receiving a large number of applications already. And it's her handwriting, isn't it. Cool.
Posted Jun 29, 2008 at 2:00 PM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4299
Juicybit says:
Sorry it's me again. Does anybody else have the feeling Volant has something to do with 'vol' as in Voldemort? Voldemort is supposed to mean 'flight from death' so volant should be something like, flying? Any ideas? Or any linguists lurking around?
Posted Jun 29, 2008 at 2:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
WoW!Glad that JK updated her site.How nice of her to do that.Indeed,she's a very kind and generous person.You go JK!
Posted Jun 29, 2008 at 7:46 PM EST
Muggle
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Bel~ says:
Juicybit, the Volant Trust is named for JKR's mother... her maiden name was Ann Volant. She died of Multiple Sclerosis, that's why one of the charities the Trust focuses on is MS.
Posted Jun 30, 2008 at 12:53 AM EST
Furry Little Problem
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Juicybit says:
Bel~, thanks for the information. I didn't remember what her mother's name was, I do know she died of MS though.
I just want to add, because I mentioned Voldemort above, his name has been interpreted as 'flight from death' and also 'flight of death' which is not the same thing, but I'm pretty sure the French word 'voler' means 'to fly'.
Posted Jun 30, 2008 at 5:06 AM EST
Lunarly challenged
Points: 2480
Grayback'sVictim says:
Oh, she's such a good person. I know she has been involved in many charities over the years...
Juicybit
Its real translation is "flight of death"
Vol (from voler) - to fly
de - of
Mor (from morte , i think) - death
Rather literal, isn't it =)
Posted Jun 30, 2008 at 10:41 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant....But, she should also include the Men. You may have charities for Women and Children. But, there are Men out there that are too, less fortunate and are what we call Mr. Mom's that stay home to take care of Childrens...
Posted Jun 30, 2008 at 10:44 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
She's so good at giving to charities. That's so cool. C.S. Lewis gave 2/3 of his income to charity too, both great authors with a great view of life.
Posted Jun 30, 2008 at 1:36 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3674
Hecate3fold says:
I wonder where the name "Volant" came from? I'm going to have to go to her site and see if there is an explanation of the meaning.
This is an outstanding way for her to distribute funds to those who deserve them.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jun 30, 2008 at 2:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Such wonderful works of charity JK does. She supports so many. She is a truly remarkable, caring, kind and generous woman.
Posted Jun 30, 2008 at 2:43 PM EST
Witch
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Khay says:
Awww she's so nice. That's awesome JK, I think I might go make a donation =].
Posted Jun 30, 2008 at 2:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
It's great that fans now do not have to chose which of the good causes to support, as now we can make one donation that supports many good causes.
Posted Jun 30, 2008 at 4:10 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
That's great. I love how Jo is so involved in charities that are near to her heart!
Posted Jun 30, 2008 at 4:31 PM EST
Squib
Points: 163
OceanBaBY says:
It's very good that she has been involved in that charity! Go JK!
Posted Jun 30, 2008 at 8:22 PM EST
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