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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Hero of Philanthropy: Jackie Chan

"I do small things. I try to do good things every day. If everyone does some good, think of what a good world this will be." - Jackie Chan

Heroes Of Philanthropy

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan: Philanthropy's Hardest Working Man

Ron Gluckman, 06.22.11, 06:00 PM EDT 
Forbes Asia Magazine dated July 18, 2011

Hong Kong star Jackie Chan races around Asia to brighten a sick child's day or help disaster victims.


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Another long day is nearly over, and Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan is beat. And no wonder: The day before, he made an overnight dash to Beijing, carrying a torch in a run to promote the upcoming World University Games in Guangzhou. Landing in Hong Kong he rushes straight to a series of photo shoots, appearances and dubbing duties for Kung Fu Panda 2. Rubbing his eyes, it's clear he needs a break. But he still has one more appointment, this time with a special opponent.
Dayne Nourse flew in from Salt Lake City in the U.S. to show Chan his moves. He hardly looks like a formidable foe, especially to anyone with Chan's kung fu skills. However, Hong Kong's top hero has a weakness for such adversaries. Nourse, 14, stands waist-high, when he stands. Mostly, he sits in a wheelchair, crippled by brittle bone disease. The Make-A-Wish Foundation flew him to Hong Kong. Meeting idol Jackie Chan is his final wish.
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