US$25 million raised in Chile for disabled persons
1/12/2008 16:09
Chileans yesterday donated more than US$25 million for the well-being of
people with disabilities at an event marking the day of solidarity with disabled
persons.
The fund is intended for the Teleton foundation, which has been
promoted by famed Chilean entertainer Mario Kreutzberguer.
Local businessmen
Leonardo Farkas and Jose Luis Nazar, who is now living in the United States,
donated nearly one and a US$half million apiece.
Almost 80,000 people
attended the event in a stadium, and some international entertainment stars
joined the massive crowd at the event.
Xinhua
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