The dress worn by Keira Knightley to this year's Oscars has raised £4,300 for Oxfam in an internet action. The UK size 6 claret-coloured taffeta gown was designed by Vera Wang and sold through the eBay website. The 21-year-old star approached the charity with the gift herself. The proceeds go to Oxfam's £20m appeal for drought-hit East Africa. While the bidding was under way, Oxfam said if the custom-made dress raised £5,000, it would provide enough food to help feed 500 children for 30 days. Oxfam spokeswoman Katie Abbotts said the charity had been "absolutely delighted" with the "generous bids" received, and described the dress as an "amazing donation". Knightley added she was happy to help with the appeal.
Monday, May 01, 2006
Knightley Generosity
The dress worn by Keira Knightley to this year's Oscars has raised £4,300 for Oxfam in an internet action. The UK size 6 claret-coloured taffeta gown was designed by Vera Wang and sold through the eBay website. The 21-year-old star approached the charity with the gift herself. The proceeds go to Oxfam's £20m appeal for drought-hit East Africa. While the bidding was under way, Oxfam said if the custom-made dress raised £5,000, it would provide enough food to help feed 500 children for 30 days. Oxfam spokeswoman Katie Abbotts said the charity had been "absolutely delighted" with the "generous bids" received, and described the dress as an "amazing donation". Knightley added she was happy to help with the appeal.
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