Post by Rick Henry on Oct 3, 2009 9:03:42 GMT -5
Along with amassing fame and fortune Karen and Richard also gave back to the world with charitable works...
I was going over my original Carpenters fan club newsletters the other and came across one, from 1973, which spoke about their work with the cancer society. Both Karen and Richard were national co-chairpeople of the American Cancer Society at the time. Throughout 1973/74 they played several softball games to raise money for the Cancer Society.
They accomplished a few things with these softball games. They got out into the sunshine and enjoyed themselves while getting some exercise and they raised money for a worthy cause.
Of course we all know of the Karen A. Carpenter Memorial Foundation, which was started by the Carpenter family after Karen's untimely passing. Karen's death from complications due to anorexia brought that illness to light on a worldwide level and inspired The Karen A. Carpenter Memorial Foundation, established to help provide funds for a cure.
Are there any other charitable works Karen and Richard have done?
