Madonna Was Shocked by Your Support

By Michael Berg on 11.12.09

Madonna and I just got back from an emotionally charged trip to Malawi.

It wasn't the poverty or hardship in Malawi that shocked Madonna—it was your response to it. When Madonna pledged to match $100,000 in your donations to Raising Malawi, she never dreamt that you'd crush that goal in just a few days!

After the news of your generosity set in, Madonna looked around and said, "We must do more!" Madonna has upped the stakes and pledged to match an additional $150,000 in donations made in the next week.

The paradox we experienced in this small African nation is hard to put into words. The poverty and lack of basic resources for the children in Malawi is nothing short of heartbreaking. And yet upon our arrival, the spark of hope in the eyes of these young children is unlike anything I have seen before.

These boys and girls, many of whom were orphaned after losing their parents to AIDS, are receiving the critical resources, support and love all children deserve.

As co-founder of Raising Malawi, I want to personally thank you for your support. In the coming weeks, I look forward to sharing more stories with you about the great progress happening now in Malawi.

Will you make a donation to Raising Malawi? Madonna will match your donation today:

http://www.raisingmalawi.org/twicetheimpact

Watch Madonna's original call to action here: