Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda honors late father’s 69th birthday by donating to homeless shelters
[July 21, 2020: Fox News] An actress herself, Williams announced that in honor of what would have been her father’s 69th birthday, she…
[July 21, 2020: Fox News]
An actress herself, Williams announced that in honor of what would have been her father's 69th birthday, she would be donating to various homeless shelters.
"Today would’ve been Dad’s 69th birthday, so to honor him (& that glorious number), I will be donating $69.69 to as many local homeless shelters as I can," Williams, 30, wrote on Twitter. "Join me if you like, but regardless, know I am wishing you all at least one hearty, immature belly laugh on Dad today."
In a string of follow-up tweets, Williams revealed a number of charities that she'd sent donations to.
The list of organizations included, the Los Angeles LGBT Center, Union Rescue Mission, PATH, GLIDE, the San Francisco LGBT Center, and the Midnight Mission..... MORE
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