DUHAMEL THANKS L.A. STUDENTS FOR RUNNING FOR HAITI
JOSH DUHAMEL has heaped praise on students in Los Angeles for helping to = raise funds for the Haiti relief effort by participating in a charity run= in California.
Duhamel led the two-mile (3.21-kilometre) Youth Run 4 Haiti along Santa= Monica Beach on Saturday (23Jan10) to raise funds for the Caribbean coun= try, which was rocked by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on 12 January (10).
The actor recruited runners at schools across Los Angeles, asking them = to pay a minimum entrance fee of $10 (=C2=A36.30).
Thousands turned out to show their support - and Duhamel is in awe of t= heir philanthropy.
In a message posted on the Transformers star’s website on Saturday, he = wrote: "Well, we did it! I just have to say that I am so proud of all of = you that came to our big event today.
"I can’t say for sure, but I think we had around 3,000 people there. Th= e youth of LA just set an amazing example for the rest of the country and= the world! I wish I could personally thank all of you… so grateful for= you and admire your compassion for the people of Haiti.
"I would love to get all of your emails, so the next time we all have t= o get together in an emergency I can call on you. Much love." All money raised from the run will be donated to the American Red Cross= effort for Haitian Earthquake Relief.
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