World-famous couple and acclaimed comedy stars, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher, hit the headlines this weekend following their decision to donate a whopping $1,000,000 to charity.
The pair, who are the proud parents of three children, have had their altruistic gesture brought to the public’s attention by charity, Save the Children, who yesterday expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the pair.
Revealing the depth of the couple’s generosity, the charity released a statement, saying: “Today Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have made a $1 million donation split equally between Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee to support victims of the conflict in Syria.”
Outlining their intentions for Sacha and Isla’s incredible donation, the statement continued: “500,000 dollars will be used to fund a programme vaccinating more than 250,000 children against a potential measles outbreak in Northern Syria.”
“The other half of the donation will be used to help fund the work to support families, with a special concern for women and children, both inside Syria and in neighbouring countries who are suffering as a result of ongoing conflict.”
The actors’ gesture has been lauded in the media, with both the Justin Forsyth, CEO of Save the Children, and David Miliband, president of the IRC, effusive in their thanks.
Explaining the impact that the couple’s gesture will have on the wider community, Mr. Forsyth revealed: “By allowing us to make their generous donation to Syrian children public, Sacha and Isla are helping highlight the tragedy of the issue today.”
While Mr. Forsythe confirmed that the couple’s gesture will save thousands of lives and protect vulnerable children, Mr. Miliband insisted their donation will act as a motivator for thousands of others.
“Sacha and Isla’s donation is a great expression of humanity and a challenge to do more for the most vulnerable,” he asserted while reflecting on the gesture.
“I hope it is an example to many others seeking practical ways of making a difference during the Christmas and New Year season, “ he finished.
The couple, who tied the knot in 2010, are parents to daughters Olive, Elula and son Montgomery.
