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Oprah Forces Charitable Donations on Her Audience

Not that this is a bad thing. It's a very good thing, in fact. But we wouldn't be surprised if a few fans weren't hoping for another car giveaway from Oprah Winfrey instead.

The talk show host has presented her audience with new vehicles, paid down their debts and granted wishes on her Wildest Dreams Tour. This latest act, however, was deemed the goddess' "favorite giveaway ever."

Go, Oprah, Go

On Monday's show, Winfrey gave more than 300 audience members $1,000 debit cards to donate to charity, the Associated Press reports. She called her present the "gift of giving back" and we can only imagine how proud Brangelina must be of such an action.

"I can honestly say that every gift I've ever given has brought at least as much happiness to me as it has to the person I've given it to," said Oprah. "That's the feeling I want to pass on to you."

Fortunately, Heather Mills was not in the audience to steal all the cards and accuse Winfrey of assault.

People can give the entire sum to one person (no relatives or Hilton sisters allowed) or they can divide it among various charitable causes. Audience members also received a DVD recorder to tape their stories for a future show.

"You're going to open your hearts, you're going to be really creative, and you're going to spend it all at once on one stranger or spend a dollar on every person," Winfrey said. "Imagine the love and kindness you can spread with $1,000."

Or all the nude Marcia Cross pictures you could buy.

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  1. Vanessa Gumbs Says:

    Hi Oprah, I love your show and i would like to say that i would love that donation to give away, that's a good thing. Well hey if your looking to donate i got an organization: VGumbs Family Advocacy & Pre- Trial Services, conact me for more information. See you soon,
    Vanessa Gumbs

  2. Tegan Says:

    hello Oprah,
    I'm doing an assignment on yuu and i want to know what motivations did you have that make you an entreprenuer??

  3. Barbara Graham Says:

    Did you received my faxes and letter
    from Travis Air Force Base, California. Local
    1764. If possible we non-profit would like for
    you to donate *NEW CAR* Union Picnic 24 OCt 07
    From: 11oo to Approx 1500
    707-437-2693 Office cell 707-688-9661

  4. JASON AGRESTI Says:

    Dear Opera,


    My name is Jason Agresti, and i came from British Guyana. I am currently residing in New York city. Ever since I came into this country I was watching your show that is over 15yrs ago. I said to myself that you are making a big difference in many people lives around the world. We are a group of people that share your thoughts and willing, able and dedicated to make a big difference in society as well. Currently we have our organization established in Seattle, Washington and trying to raise $500,000 dollars to have it moving and rolling. That all it takes to have the ball rolling. We are kindly asking if you can help us achieve this goal for the betterment of humanity and making the world a better place for everyone. For what we are about to do is beyond expectation. There is a saying some people live for themselves, but we truly will live for others..

    We thank you for your help.

    Peace and love
    Jason

  5. Hazel Says:

    I love and appreciate your deeds of charity. Its gud having people like you around. Stay blessed and may your businesses flourish for ever. I would appreciate it if we could be friends. Love you

  6. migdalia garcia Says:

    Hi my name is Migdalia Garcia and I have 2 children a boy of 8 and a girl of 11 and right now Im homeless living with friends trying to get a home have received a section 8 vaucher still found no place because I have no income what can I do to get a donation of food clothing and toys and atleast money to get on my 2 feet until I have my place please help me?

  7. Kojo Atta Says:

    i am A ghanaian living in Ghana my dream is to establish a computer center to train people to know how to use the computer very well but the means to get some computers is the poblem, so if you can link me to any indvidual or organization who can help me i will be grateful.
    thank you
    Kojo Atta Ayetey

  8. Jazman Thompson Says:

    Hi my name is jazman shalon thompson and i'm ninteen years old. I need help rite now an don't know what to do. I'm in need of a car bad an i just lost my job. I've benn through alot with people messing over me with cars that i've had. Oprah i think what your doing is very caring and god is going to continue blessing you for as long as you live forever and ever and i just pray that u can bless me with and also my mother needs a blessing to she's in an apartment rite now that is not cool for her an my 4 year old sister to be staying in. They have requirements that they don't stay on top of at all. just this past month they didnt have any heat at all for lik 3 weeks an didnt give them any kind of relief at all so she's trying very hard and she's a single mother trying to get by byher self an her wish is to get a dream house so please if u could make our wishes come true.

    thanks and god bless u.
    jazman shalon thompson

  9. Sherry Gallegos and son Zacheriah Gallegos Says:

    Hello, I have a child with severe CP. Everyone thinks he is a girl due to the fact of his hair is long. He is a handsome child with long hair we have grown out and wanted to cut but wanted to cut it on your show and donate it to the locks of love. I feel that ever person is here for a reason if they are able to speak or not. I am not able to get there. The other problem is transportation. He is 10 years old and a severe Quad. I have no vehicle at this time for him and am in desperate need. Angels are everywhere. He is an angel and you are one. We love you Oprah. Hope we hear from you. Thank you and God Bless You

    Love Zacheriah and Sherry

  10. Audra Campbell Says:

    Hi Oprah I and a friend of mine run a small non-profit organization in A small town in Idaho the area we cover has about 50,000 people all year we colloect donated items for less-fortunate Children(there are alot in this area) We are on alimitesd income ourselves and hit every business possible but they can only help so much we want to include another county in our state which would incompass 1000 area children Im asking for toys Tooth past and any items you may want to help me with we love this project but need a little help to do Gods Work.
    If you feel likeyou would like to help please e-mail me
    thank-You
    Audra Campbell
    Owner
    Bags-4-Kids

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