Dwayne Johnson Gives
‘Historic’ Amount of Money , to SAG-AFTRA Foundation Relief Fund.
As Hollywood continues to be stagnant while writers and actors remain on strike, .
SAG-AFTRA Foundation President Courtney B. Vance and Executive Director Cyd Wilson sent a letter to 2,700 of the film industry's highest-earning actors, 'The Guardian' reports.
SAG-AFTRA Foundation President Courtney B. Vance and Executive Director Cyd Wilson sent a letter to 2,700 of the film industry's highest-earning actors, 'The Guardian' reports.
We rely on donations and grants
to provide services — we have been very fortunate that we raised enough money
to be able to cover all of our programs, SAG-AFTRA Executive Director Cyd Wilson, via 'Variety'.
But when we hit a crisis like this and
we’re going to spend millions and millions
of dollars in financial assistance, this is when we need our high profile talent who can afford it, who are in a situation to help others, SAG-AFTRA Executive Director Cyd Wilson, via 'Variety'.
After receiving the letter, Johnson reportedly made a "seven figure" donation.
It’s the largest single donation that
we’ve ever received from one individual
at one time. And what is amazing is that
that one check is going to help thousands
of actors keep food on their table, SAG-AFTRA Executive Director Cyd Wilson, via 'The Guardian'.
I want to thank Dwayne for his
tremendous generosity, compassion,
and initiative to step up in this significant
and meaningful way for our community.
On behalf of the thousands who will be
helped by his historic donation, thank you, SAG-AFTRA Foundation President Courtney B. Vance, via 'The Guardian' .
Wilson estimates that 7,000 to 10,000 union members will need financial assistance. .
Wilson also said that prior to the strike,
SAG-AFTRA was getting "five to 10 times [the number of requests for financial aid] that we would normally process in a week and [we] think that is going to continue to increase.".
Wilson also said that prior to the strike,
SAG-AFTRA was getting "five to 10 times [the number of requests for financial aid] that we would normally process in a week and [we] think that is going to continue to increase.".
Everyone knows what happens when you go on strike, when you stand for something — as the saying goes, if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for everything — you can’t stand unless you have support underneath you, on the side, up top and up front. So Dwayne is letting everyone know, ‘I’m here. What are you going to do?', SAG-AFTRA Foundation President Courtney B. Vance, via 'Variety'