The comedian and writer committed the profits from a series of 2006 warm-up shows for his 2007 stand-up comedy tour to Macmillan Cancer Support. He has said that “about a million pounds” were raised for the charity.
Gervais contributed his voice to a PETA video, along with Pink, against the use of animal fur and skin in fashion.
Ricky is a huge supporter of anti-cruelty causes.
Charities & foundations supported
Ricky Gervais has supported the following charities:
Animal Defenders InternationalAutism SpeaksBob Woodruff FoundationBritish Union for the Abolition of VivisectionComic ReliefCool EarthCruelty Free InternationalDavid Shepherd Wildlife FoundationDorset Wildlife TrustDr. Hadwen TrustGolden Hat FoundationGreat Ormond Street HospitalHauser BearsHumane Society InternationalLeague Against Cruel SportsMacmillan Cancer SupportPETAProstate Cancer UKRoy Castle Lung Cancer FoundationSave Me TrustSmall Steps ProjectSoles4SoulsStarlight Children's FoundationTeenage Cancer TrustTigerTimeVariety ClubWildlife Aid FoundationWillow FoundationWorld Animal Protection Read more about Ricky Gervais's charity work and events. Related articles 2006 Teenage Cancer Trust PerformancesKylie, Moby and McCartney Give...
Gervais contributed his voice to a PETA video, along with Pink, against the use of animal fur and skin in fashion.
Ricky is a huge supporter of anti-cruelty causes.
Charities & foundations supported
Ricky Gervais has supported the following charities:
Animal Defenders InternationalAutism SpeaksBob Woodruff FoundationBritish Union for the Abolition of VivisectionComic ReliefCool EarthCruelty Free InternationalDavid Shepherd Wildlife FoundationDorset Wildlife TrustDr. Hadwen TrustGolden Hat FoundationGreat Ormond Street HospitalHauser BearsHumane Society InternationalLeague Against Cruel SportsMacmillan Cancer SupportPETAProstate Cancer UKRoy Castle Lung Cancer FoundationSave Me TrustSmall Steps ProjectSoles4SoulsStarlight Children's FoundationTeenage Cancer TrustTigerTimeVariety ClubWildlife Aid FoundationWillow FoundationWorld Animal Protection Read more about Ricky Gervais's charity work and events. Related articles 2006 Teenage Cancer Trust PerformancesKylie, Moby and McCartney Give...
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