HeatherInFlorida Posted November 24, 2004 #1 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Most of you don't know me on the Celebrity Boards because I just was on a HAL Oosterdam cruise and I've been over there for a few months, but Celebrity is my preferred cruiseline and we'll be on the Summit in Oct. 2005 for the Panama Canal Transit. This morning on the "Ellen Degeneres Show", Ellen gave away Celebrity cruises to either Alaska or the Mexican Riviera to 200 audience members all of whom have spouses serving in Iraq. These cruises, worth $1.2 million were donated in total by Celebrity!!! I was amazed and think it's a wonderful thing to do. And unlike the cars on Oprah, the recipients will owe no taxes. Each person gets to bring 3 others with them. Who could deserve a cruise more than these guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted November 24, 2004 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Hi Heather:) ...how awesome:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usha Posted November 24, 2004 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2004 :eek: WOW! That's amazing! And I really can't think of anybody who's more deserving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieKaufman Posted November 24, 2004 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Wow...that's amazing. What a nice gesture by Celebrity. My wife watches that show all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L11 Posted November 24, 2004 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Great story and thanks. Speaking of thanks, Happy Thanksgiving. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeCruisin' Posted November 24, 2004 #6 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Will someone please tell Oprah that I served in the U. S. Army from 1960 until 1963 and that I'll be very grateful for a free cruise? Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted November 24, 2004 Author #7 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Will someone please tell Oprah that I served in the U. S. Army from 1960 until 1963 and that I'll be very grateful for a free cruise? Allen Allen' date=' we can tell Oprah that and I'll bet she's grateful for your service .... but she's not the one who gave away the cruises. It was Ellen DeGeneres:D .[/font'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyF Posted November 24, 2004 #8 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Nothing bothers me more then people giving Oprah or Ellen credit for the corporation's largesse..... Though the free publicity ($1.2 million) hopefully pays back in spades..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherInFlorida Posted November 24, 2004 Author #9 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Nothing bothers me more then people giving Oprah or Ellen credit for the corporation's largesse..... Though the free publicity ($1.2 million) hopefully pays back in spades..... Ellen took no credit for this ... she made it very clear this morning that Celebrity had donated the whole thing. Not at all like Oprah did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyF Posted November 24, 2004 #10 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Good for her.... Oprah seemed to take credit or at least people gave her credit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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