| Saturday 20 November 1999 |
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Charity benefits from Carey touch
Pop superstar Mariah Carey is to hand over a week's royalties from her new album to help a British charity. The singer, at 20 in the album charts with Rainbow, said she would hand over her proceeds from the sales to the Rainbow Trust. A spokesman for her record label said it would be "a sizeable sum", but it would depend on how many copies were sold next week.
The Rainbow Trust has a respite centre in Guildford, Surrey, and cares for children with life-threatening illnesses. Carey said: "When I heard of all the great work that the Rainbow Trust does for terminally ill children and their parents I jumped at the chance to give something back. I've been fortunate in life and it's nice to be able to help others. I went to Rainbow House and I was so inspired and moved by the courage and strength of the amazing staff who dedicate their lives to helping others. I hope that this donation will help to make a difference and keep this wonderful charity going."
Patricia Foxton, director of communications at the Rainbow Trust, said: "The donation that she has offered together with her visit shows that she really cares and not just from a distance." (Yahoo News)
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