Olivia Newton-John Sings for Micro Charity

International pop star and music legend Olivia Newton-John is scheduled to sing at an upcoming AFL football match with the aim of raising money for her micro charity, the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre.  The performance will take place on May 27^th at the match between Melbourne and Carlton.  Melbourne is Newton-John’s hometown.

Olivia’s Charity in the Works

Olivia Newton-John’s online charity was founded in 2003.  Since that time, $15 million has been raised to fund the facility.  Due to open next year, the “O” centre requires another $10 million in donations to make the dream a reality.

“I’m incredibly excited at the opportunity to perform in front of a big crowd in my home town of Melbourne and urge all footy fans to come along and give generously so we can now help complete the O” said Olivia.  ”I also want to acknowledge the Melbourne Football Club and especially president Jim Stynes for all their tremendous support.”

Newton-John goes on to say that Stynes has his own personal battle, one that inspires Olivia to move forward with the project.

In addition to the public donations expected to be received for the charity organization, Olivia has released a new cookbook titled LivWise.  The proceeds from the book will be added to other funding sources for the centre.  The book’s publisher’s stated: “The recipes were created in her own kitchen along with recipes contributed by friends and chefs at her Australian health retreat, Gaia.  In Livwise, Olivia explains her belief in the importance of eating a healthy diet in order to maintain wellness and balance.”

Those wishing to give to her charity organization can make a micro charity donation online.

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