Humanitarian Work
Thompson was active with then-husband David Foster in humanitarian causes in the David Foster Foundation Society.
She remains active in many philanthropic endeavors. Her animal-rescue efforts have included serving on the board of The Lange Foundation and her work with The Amanda Foundation and the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. She has participated on the board of The Bay Keepers and on the entertainment and auction committees of The Race To Erase MS. She has started her own foundation, PULSE (People Understanding Love Saves Everyone) dedicated primarily to advocacy for children, animals and the elderly. For many years Thompson has also supported St. Jude's Children's Hospital in her hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.
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