LIBBY
INTERVIEWS...
ROSIE O'DONNELL
Libby spoke to Rosie about her For All Kids
Foundation. Since it's inception it has raised over 800,000
for disadvantaged youth. Rosie O'Donnell is regarded as
one of the most philanthropic celebrities and sets a fine
example of someone using their status and wealth to bring
about good.
Libby
Rosie,
it is such a pleasure to interview you.
Rosie
Thanks
it's great to get a chance to talk about this it's really
important.
Libby
We are all so proud of your weight loss, so what if we don't
notice it, it's nice to see you finally making an attempt.
Rosie
...Thanks.
Libby
You must have gained a lot of weight after having your kids.
Rosie
Well,
they're adopted so... I don't think that...Anyway we started
the foundation because we truly believe that every child is
a gift. Every child deserves a safe and supporting environment
with opportunites for future self sufficiency ..
Libby
Is
your family fat too?
Rosie
No,
I wouldn't say... getting back to the foundation, we believe
it is essential to provide for the fundamental needs of all
children, The For All Kids Foundation, Inc. awards grants
to help support the intellectual, social and cultural development
of disadvantaged children throughout the United States.
Libby
Was
it maybe stress?
Rosie
I beg your pardon?
Libby
You
know stress, a bit of stress a pound of cheese...
Rosie
Uh, no I guess I had poor eating habits, but my goal is to
feel healthy not fashionable and I don't see what that's got
to do with....
Libby
Oh,
that's good very smart. That way if you fail no one notices.
That's good.
Rosie
Anyway,
we have programs for child care, after-school and summer programs
for inner-city youths, literacy, tutoring and mentoring programs
for under-performing students,Healthcare services and wellness
programs for low-income children, Prevention, treatment and
cure of serious illnesses afflicting children and their families.
Intervention and emergency shelters for families at risk of
domestic violence...
Libby
What
is the biggest meal you ever ate?
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