Daniel Radcliffe Donates Large Sum Of Money To Gay-Interest Support Group

August 12th, 2009 by Castina

Daniel Radcliffe has donated an undisclosed sum of money to a non-profit group that provides counseling to suicidal gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender teenagers.

The campy 20-year-old star has given the money to The Trevor Project, an support hotline for the teen members of the LGBT community.

“I am very pleased to begin my support of The Trevor Project, which saves lives every day through its critical work,” Radcliffe said in a statement.

“It’s extremely distressing to consider that in 2009 suicide is a top three killer of young people, and it’s truly devastating to learn that LGBTQ youth are up to four times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.”

He added, “I deeply hope my support can raise the organization’s visibility so even more despondent youth become aware of the Trevor helpline’s highly trained counselors and Trevor’s many other resources. It’s vitally important that young people understand they are not alone and, perhaps even more important, that their young lives have real value.”

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6 Responses to “Daniel Radcliffe Donates Large Sum Of Money To Gay-Interest Support Group”

On August 12th 2009, lena wrote:

I just wanna say, just because he’s donating money that supports gay suicides doesn’t mean he’s gay. It means he’s a nice person and has the heart to do something like that. And another thing..even if he is gay which i believe he isn’t it wouldn’t matter. People love him for his personality and his acting skills.
On August 12th 2009, Linda V wrote:

You said it Lena.
On August 15th 2009, kk wrote:

i personaly dont think danny’s gay. and if i find out he is im soooooo not watching another harry potter movie ever again……….EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On August 17th 2009, Eli wrote:

You know what ‘KK’, so what if Daniel were actually gay(which he is not).

You’re just going to stop watching his films because he’s not straight? And he happens to not like girls? WTF is wrong with you? Just because someone is or turns gay doesn’t mean you should stop watching their movies/shows etc.

And besides there’s only 2 films left. So if he does turn gay, you’ll be missing some of the best work he’s done yet.
On August 17th 2009, Eli wrote:

Also, think about it. If you’re one and only best friend turned gay would you stop being their friend?

What if that happened to one of your family members? THINKK before you act or comment on something.
On August 21st 2009, T@N!@ wrote:

wtf “KK” ur so stupid n sellfish bro so wat is he is gay( hes not ) my bff is gay n hes a really nice guy so wat just cuz hes gay ur gonna stop watchin his movies damn bro dats such a wrong thin 2 do danny’s a really cool n nice guy n hes kinda cute n hes not gay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!