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Women in Film
Variety - August 8,
2002
By By JILL FEIWELL
Women in Film has tapped producer-songwriter David Foster
and songwriter wife Linda Thompson as recipients of org's humanitarian nod,
the Norma Zarky Award.
Duo will be honored during WIF's combined Crystal and Lucy Awards dinner
Sept. 20 at the Century Plaza Hotel. Previously announced Crystal honorees
will be Halle Berry, Laura Ziskin and Carolyn Chen; Lucy honorees
will be Rosie O'Donnell, Anne Sweeney, Amy Brenneman and Tyne Daly.
"David and Linda's tireless humanitarian efforts are an example of the
generosity that sets our industry apart," said WIF prexy Hollace Davids.
"WIF is proud to shine a light on beacons who embody the importance of
giving back. The couple has, together and individually, been prominent and
tireless in support of the philanthropic community."
Has own charity
Foster has most notably lent a hand through his charity, the David Foster
Foundation, which was established in 1986 to assist families of children in
need of organ transplants. He also is a supporter of Race to Erase MS, the
Andre Agassi Foundation and Cedars-Sinai Research for Women's Cancer as well
as others.
Thompson, who penned the tune "Heaven Holds the Ones I Love" for a public
service video for Foundation for a Better Life -- to assuage the pain of
Sept. 11 events -- is active in such charities as the Multiple Sclerosis
Society and the United Cerebral Palsy Spastic Children's Foundation.
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