Ayu has donated 35 million yen to disaster relief

[kumikomishitate]

Originally Posted by Yumsushi

Yeah...
I'm happy she donated, but the timing leaves much to be desired. I personally would have preferred that the donation amount and time not ever be disclosed in this case.
And whether or not she cares about the media, we can all agree that its a pretty serious blow to someone's reputation if it is known that they have money and didn't help their country or fellow country men at a time of crisis.
I think its a pretty ridiculous situation, either way. You can't satisfty everyone.

Agreed.

[Neo Daydream]

yay! she is so great!

[JackieRos]

to the red cross? *sigh* they better put all that money towards Japan

430k O.O that's amazing go ayu

[jbrat2219]

Ayu, along with many other stars, gave their countrymen more than just money. They encouraged the fans to not lose hope. Ayu even tweeted medical advice and news updates at the time of the earthquake. To me, that says a lot more about her than how much money she donates, which should have never been disclosed in the first place. This is not a competition and this is not a who-did-what-first matter. This is not about Ayu, this is about Japan. And as long as Japan is able to avoid more devastation and get back on track that's all that matters.

Also, people may disagree with this but, I'd rather someone donate little and mean it than someone who donates more just to show off. Although in situations like this, it doesn't matter as long people get the help they need.

[AyuGAME]

that's cool!!!

[inspire_rmx]

that's very kind of her ^^ god bless japan

[ayuuk]

Originally Posted by jbrat2219

To me, that says a lot more about her than how much money she donates, which should have never been disclosed in the first place.

^Second that!

[Peruseusu]

thx ^^

[AyuHamasaki01]

So sweet of her.

[Aditmi Krisnasaki ~II~]

OMG... that's very generous of her...

ayu never fails us...

[AyUta]

Go ayu!

[AyumiAi]

very generous :3 but i doubt anyone will report about this because all the media cares is putting ayu down T_T

[truehappiness]

Also, people may disagree with this but, I'd rather someone donate little and mean it than someone who donates more just to show off.

Yeah, but it is nice to see someone who donates more -and- means it completely.

[Beauty4123]

ayu is so amazing!

[love in music]

Originally Posted by jbrat2219

Ayu, along with many other stars, gave their countrymen more than just money. They encouraged the fans to not lose hope. Ayu even tweeted medical advice and news updates at the time of the earthquake. To me, that says a lot more about her than how much money she donates, which should have never been disclosed in the first place. This is not a competition and this is not a who-did-what-first matter. This is not about Ayu, this is about Japan. And as long as Japan is able to avoid more devastation and get back on track that's all that matters.

Also, people may disagree with this but, I'd rather someone donate little and mean it than someone who donates more just to show off. Although in situations like this, it doesn't matter as long people get the help they need.

this. 100% agreed. I'm more impressed by her constant tweeting trying to help than the amount of yen she donated.

[gogirlanime]

woooow I had an argument with another member here a few months back about how people are selfish with their excess money and I stated how I was upset that Ayu needed a plane ticket for her stuffed bear (the topic was something like "is Ayu a diva"). I now respect her A LOT more.

She is such an amazing woman and truly giving to do this!

[ownsarai]

The amount was revealed by mika john and not Ayu herself. She wanted it to be a secret. So it's not like Ayu is looking for the attention here, she just really wants to help her people in this time of need.
I'm very glad that Ayu is doing everything she can to help, whether it be donating/raising money, tweeting hopeful messages, blogging to her fans, etc. She's such a beautiful person.

[lumieregrl]

Originally Posted by jbrat2219

Ayu, along with many other stars, gave their countrymen more than just money. They encouraged the fans to not lose hope. Ayu even tweeted medical advice and news updates at the time of the earthquake. To me, that says a lot more about her than how much money she donates, which should have never been disclosed in the first place. This is not a competition and this is not a who-did-what-first matter. This is not about Ayu, this is about Japan. And as long as Japan is able to avoid more devastation and get back on track that's all that matters.

Also, people may disagree with this but, I'd rather someone donate little and mean it than someone who donates more just to show off. Although in situations like this, it doesn't matter as long people get the help they need.

Totally agree! Anyone can give money, but words and actions can mean so much more.

[ALfromHELLSING]

Somebody tweeted it. Well I'm not surprised, it's Ayu after all. We all can do more than pray for Japan, it's so easy to make donation nowadays. Every single donation is important if it's big or small.

[love in music]

Originally Posted by gogirlanime

woooow I had an argument with another member here a few months back about how people are selfish with their excess money and I stated how I was upset that Ayu needed a plane ticket for her stuffed bear (the topic was something like "is Ayu a diva"). I now respect her A LOT more.

She is such an amazing woman and truly giving to do this!

what stuffed bear? I thought that was utada's thing.