Charity Work
Simon Fuller has been publicly recognised for his support for good causes most notably through his idea Idol Gives Back, which over five years has raised over $185 million for charities including Malaria No More, Save The Children and others. In December 2010 Simon Fuller was honoured by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon: "Simon Fuller is an extraordinary leader" he said. "Idol Gives Back is a tremendous initiative in giving Americans a way to save lives around the world”. In 2008, HRH The Prince of Wales thanked Fuller for his support of the Prince's charity, The Prince's Trust, stating; "He has been one of the most effective and generous ambassadors for my Trust, which I set up 32 years ago to help the most disadvantaged young people in the United Kingdom. There are many young people in the United Kingdom whose lives have been transformed and, in some cases, saved - literally - thanks to the contribution which Simon has made."
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