Thank you Bob Barker

[morelocks]

This is one Hollywood Icon that deserves a standing ovation. Just an outstanding show of support. Hope Drew Carey carries on his legacy as well.

http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/News/Articles/TV-Icon-Bob-Barker-Gives-$3-Million-to-Military-Br.aspx

TV Icon Bob Barker Gives $3 Million to Military Brain Injuries Hospital

By ARI PINKUS


Oct. 7, 2009— Bob Barker (http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3241661&page=1), famed TV icon and former host of "The Price Is Right," has given $3 million to finish funding the construction of a new hospital in Bethesda, Md., to care for the brain injuries (http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Video/playerIndex?id=2938695) of military personnel (http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/afghan-war-casualties-pressuring-president-obama-white-house/story?id=8755450). Barker, a naval aviator who served during World War II, contacted the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund (http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/Home.aspx) last week after learning that it was struggling to come up with the last $3 million for the new treatment center.

Bill White, president of the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund, got on the phone with Barker. The two spoke for 40 minutes about Barker's service experiences and the difficulty of raising money in a recession, White said.

[eltrane]

And he kicked Happy Gilmour's ass.

[B 2/75]

And he kicked Happy Gilmour's ass.

Dammmmn.... he sure did... kicked it but good, too.

That's a damn fine donation he made

[ex]

That is outstanding!!!

[billdawg]

Awesome. Nice to see big stars put their money where their mouth is, so to speak.

[0699]

And he kicked Happy Gilmour's ass.

And he tagged at least one of "Barker's Beauties"... :biggrin:

[Longrifle]

Much respect, both ways. Thank you, sir.

[Devildoc]

I guy I know who worked for the USO said that a lot of celebs donate big $$ to the mil, but keep it on the down low, as it is an act of service and not a public relations stunt (hence you rarely see it in the media). Thank you, Bob, and thanks to all who give because, well, just because.

[Psi Brr]

Wow. That's a hell of a lot more than a nominal sum! Thank you Bob Barker for stepping up to help your fellow veterans! Hooyah Bob Barker!

[Hopeless Civilian]

What a great way to help. He's obviously not forgotten what it's like to serve his country, but now he's serving other veterens.

[NWPTrainer]

Holy Fuck me Batman! That's a nice little chunk of petty cash to donate to the worthiest of causes!

Thank you Mr. Barker!

[eyezweat]

Way to go Bob! Come on down!:cool:
Best and worthiest of causes.

[heavyguns1/1]

"Don't forget to get your pets spayed or neutered"
Great job sir.