Gwen Stefani donated 1 million dollars to relief effort in Japan on Wednesday. The money was given to the Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund.
“I’ve been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love, appreciation and respect for the Japanese people and their culture. The disaster in Japan is beyond heartbreaking and I want to do anything I can to help. I would never be able to make a gesture like this without the love and support of all the fans over all these years.”
– Gwen Stefani
Gwen visited Japan in 1996 on tour with No Doubt and since that trip Tokyo’s Harajuku area has provided her with endless inspiration over the years.
Stefani also announced plans for a limited-edition T-shirt to be released on nodoubt.com next week and a charity auction that will allow fans to bid on a chance to attend an exclusive fund-raising event in Los Angeles — all proceeds to go directly to aid efforts.
Those who wish to participate more immediately may donate now at www.savethechildren.org