“Unlike natural disasters such as drought, flood or earthquake, hunger is often ignored by us and therefore does not receive social attention worldwide.”

Since a special foundation is set up, Duke will definitely do his best. "The problem of hunger does not only occur in specific places, it is widely present in slums, shantytowns and neglected rural areas on both continents. The problem of hunger does not only occur at specific times. The population of hungry children has continued to grow for many years."

I have to say that Pany Kellis’ speech for Duke was very targeted.

“The abolition of slavery, the end of colonial system, the abolition of apartheid, the focus on environmental issues and the recognition of women’s rights are all major social changes in the contemporary era, which start from written commitments and eventually become practical actions. After entering a new century, it is time for us to focus on children’s issues.”

The speech was not only a call, but also a data support.

"Now, forty thousand children lose their lives every day, and the number of deaths per week is 280,000. Whether it is floods or earthquakes, no natural disaster can take away so many children's lives. The killers that cause children's death are some diseases caused by hunger, the most terrifying of which is dehydration caused by dysentery, which is caused by unsanitary water and malnutrition."

Duke raised his head and looked at the seats sitting below and said, "These diseases are actually preventable. Giving a child only costs 6 cents to treat dehydration. Spending 84 cents a year can prevent children from blindness caused by vitamin A deficiency! Children should be the greatest property and the hope for the future of our world."

Speaking of this, Duke emphasized again, "Children are our most important resource and our hope for the future. We should not only ensure that children can survive life. We should also keep them away from emotional, social and physical abuse. Only in this way can we imagine a world without anxiety and violence. To make this idea a reality, we must rely on ourselves."

After talking so much, he finally turned the topic to the newly established foundation, "DSS Children's Fund is both a charity and a humanitarian organization. It will provide welfare relief and help those people solve future problems as much as possible. Miss Scarlett Johansson has been to African countries such as Ethiopia and Sudan. She told me that in these places, what I see is not the hand that stretches out my hands for something, but the silence but dignity, and the desire to have the opportunity to help myself.

“DISCO’s role is to protect children and keep them away from hunger, thirst, disease, abuse and death!”

To do these things, of course, you have to shout the slogans louder.

"Thanks!"

After putting away the manuscript, Duke bowed slightly and then walked off the stage.

There was warm applause from the stage, just as countless hungry children in Africa were already out of trouble because of Duke's words.

“A wonderful speech.”

As soon as he sat down, Duke heard his mother's words and couldn't help but smile, signaled to the public relations manager opposite him with his eyes, and said, "I should thank Pani well when I look back."

"This is my duty."

Pany Kellis turned to Scarlett, "Dear. It's your turn."

"I'm ready."

As another owner of the foundation, Scarlett Johnson couldn't help but go up and say a few words. Unlike Duke, who has never been to Africa, her speech is quite short and she often participates in some political rallies in Hollywood, so she doesn't need to draft in advance.

Scarlett walked onto the stage, and there was another warm applause from the audience.

"Thank you, thank you for your support!"

Her speech was much shorter. "We have entered the 21st century, and there are still many problems worth reflecting on."

Compared to amateur players like Duke, Scarlett's emotions seem more sincere. "We looked around and found that the promises made in the past have not been fulfilled. There are still many people living in poverty and enduring hunger. Among these people, I also see children, their swollen stomachs, their sad eyes, and their painful expressions..."

At this moment, Scarlett is definitely Oscar-level. "When the whole world is more connected today, we also find an ironic fact that no matter whether this country is poor or rich, there will always be more or less children suffering. What is unified after globalization is actually our neglect, abuse and lack of care for them."

She turned her head and pointed to the foundation logo on the background, saying, "DSS UNICEF's mission is to make the whole world pay attention to these children, and to call on people not to forget these children, not to let them become victims of empty talk, and to help them survive better."

Scarlett's eyes turned to Duke, "As director Rosenberg said, in those parts of Africa, what I saw was not the hand that stretched out my hand to ask for something, but the silence but dignity, and the desire to have the opportunity to help myself!"

There was another warm applause in the banquet hall.

When the applause was weaker, Scarlett Johnson said with red eyes, "The world is unfair. But there is only one world, it is getting smaller and smaller, and people have to contact more and more frequently. When we live in such an environment, those rich people have the obligation and responsibility to help those who have nothing!"

She bent down and bowed, "Thank you!"

Walking off the stage, Scarlett returned to the table and sat next to Duke again. He seemed to have not gotten rid of his emotions just now and asked, "How much money can we raise?"

Duke gently patted her hand, "No matter how many it is, it's good."

He will not do anything to his own charity foundation like other Hollywood stars, which will inevitably be a charity foundation with open, transparent and clear accounts.

With Duke's wealth, there is no need to make a donation.

Many charitable foundations under the names of Hollywood stars are often those that are used to squander themselves under the banner of charity.

To a certain extent, rather than trusting charitable foundations of these stars, it is better to donate money to the American Red Cross.

Correspondingly, it is the amount of donations from celebrities. For example, how much money a celebrity publicly claims to donate to a foundation. It is quite difficult to get the money.

The example in this regard is Oprah. This time, a black female who is known for her understanding and warmth is a well-known professional account. She would throw a donation amount on someone's program from time to time, but the number of times she realized was very few.

Of course Duke wouldn't invite such people.

Although he has a unique purpose in doing charity, he never bothers to do things like being rude to pay.

Of course, such a party is indispensable for the charity auction. A professional auctioneer from Sotheby's hosted the charity auction.

The first auction is all the items provided by the organizer.

The first one to appear on it is a handmade custom-made crocodile leather bag provided by Mrs. Leah.

Although the auction was taken without a reserve price, the price was instantly called up.

Sofia Coppola was the first to raise the license plate, "Fifty thousand dollars!"

Right next to her, Charlize Theron smiled slightly and said, "Sorry, Sophia."

After saying that, she also raised her license plate, "Sixty thousand dollars!"

On a table in the front row, George Lucas' current girlfriend, Melody Hobson, also raised her license plate, "100,000 dollars!"

Charlize Theron raised his sign again, "Two hundred thousand dollars!"

The banquet hall gradually became quiet. Sophia Coppola was about to raise the license plate, but Scarlett Johnson next to Duke gestured to the stage.

"Three hundred thousand dollars!"

Charlize Theron frowned slightly, but did not raise the sign again.

The bag was eventually photographed by Scarlett Johnson for $300,000.

Subsequently, a pair of emerald earrings donated by Scarlett was sold by Duke for $400,000.

This is a charity auction. Just like the initial bidding, as long as there are no deep and irreconcilable conflicts between each other, few people will bid wildly to increase the bid after others reveal their intention to win.

Of course, there will always be some exceptions, such as the next lot taken by Duke.

"This is a student experimental film film taken by Mr. Duke Rosenberg before entering Hollywood, with no reserve price!"

In Duke's eyes, the inexplicable things he photographed at the beginning had no value at all.

But to others, it is completely different.

Especially those who want to impress Duke or remind him to pay attention to his own existence.

"Mom, I want this piece of film!"

After asking his mother, Taylor Swift was the first to raise his license plate, "Fifty thousand dollars!"

Scarlett would definitely not let Duke's things fall outside, and stood up without hesitation, "Two hundred thousand dollars!"

According to past experience, after she showed a strong purchase intention, there would usually be no one to compete for it, but this time it was an exception.

Charlize Theron glanced over there coldly, and raised the license plate in his hand, "300,000 US dollars!"

Hearing this voice, Scarlett couldn't help but turn his head and look over, and saw the unusually tall Charlize Theron at first glance, "400,000 US dollars."

In the back row, Taylor Swift's hand was far away from the license plate, and for someone like her who had only released one single, it was undoubtedly an astronomical figure now.

"Four hundred thousand dollars!" Charlize Theron also noticed Scarlett's gaze, but only smiled.

Scarlett once again raised the price, "500,000 US dollars."

Please recommend the votes for peace! It’s the end of the month, I’ll give you more students. (To be continued...)
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