Tuesday, December 04, 2007
RICHIE MADDEN CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION IS BORN
As a follow up to an earlier Gossip Girls story, Nicole Richie
and Joel Madden have officially launched their children's charity.
And they're already making the world a better place.
Yesterday, Joel and Nicole hosted a surprise baby shower for one
hundred new and expecting mothers at the Los Angeles Free Clinic in
Hollywood, California. During the event, more than $200,000 worth of
gifts were bestowed upon the women.
And the "Simple Life" starlet was beaming from ear to ear. "The
looks on their faces were priceless. Some of them didn't even believe
us [when they saw the gifts]. They thought we were joking," she told
press.
The Richie Madden Children's Foundation was started in honor of
Joel and Nicole's yet-to-be-born (due in January) child, and the
expecting parents say that they hope it instills a sense of social
responsibility in their baby. The Good Charlotte rocker told press,
"We grew up in Los Angeles and we want our child to be a part of the
community, and to know that there's a responsibility to help the
community."
As for the charity's moniker, Richie reported, "We named it the
Richie Madden Children's Foundation because we each have families and
our families are close, and our family is involved.
Joel added, "We're lucky that we have families that get along and
love each other. I think it's great that our child will grow up as a
part of that family."
Gossip Girls
Enjoy the pictures of Nicole and Joel out for charity (December 3).
