It seems like everything Ellen DeGeneres touches turns to gold. While yes, her sense of humor is most likely what crosses your mind when you hear her name, she’s now getting credit for something other than her wit.
Earlier this week, it was revealed that DeGeneres would be this year’s recipient of the People’s Choice Favorite Humanitarian Award. The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, January 6th, airing at 9 PM on CBS.
According to Huffington Post Entertainment, this award is accompanied by a donation of $200,000 to a fund of DeGeneres’ choice, which in this case, is St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Despite her successful acting and TV career, DeGeneres has certainly made her mark in the world of philanthropy. Her famous talk show, Ellen, has multiple giveaways that nominate “deserving people in need.” Before the end of 2015, she surprised a school in Memphis, TN with $5,000 worth of rain gear, and $50,000 to help fund the education of the students at the school. Along with this, according to Look to the Stars, she supports at least 45 charities including the Humane Society, and strongly advocates for ones with the focus of improving the lives of those impacted by natural disasters.
She’s made not only her dreams come true, but the dreams of thousands of others possible due to her generous spirit. If you’re interested in learning more about the organizations she supports, check out EllensOrganizations.