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The Justin Timberlake Foundation
Justin doesn't necessarily have much time on his hands between touring, recording and promoting, but he does have the time to make sure American kids don't lose their school music programs. Justin feels strongly that music and the arts are an important part of education, so he started the Justin Timberlake Foundation. He was even invited to the White House to talk about the issue with the former US President Bill Clinton and his wife.
Justin believes that getting involved in his school's music program was what helped inspire him to pursue his musical dream. So now he wants to make sure that American kids have the same opportunity. He even made his first donation from the Foundation to his old school, E.E. Jeter Elementary School in Tennessee.
The Justin Timberlake Foundation is a member of The Giving Back Fund charity group.
Challenge For The Children
*NSYNC founded Challenge For The Children in 1999. The main priority of it is to offer financial support to children's programs and charities throughout America.
CFTC' will fund schools that have suffered educational budget cutbacks for sports and music programs. Special attention will be paid to children's healthcare causes including adoption and foster care, teen pregnancy, alcohol and drug programs and the fight against teen violence.
Every year, *NSYNC hold a charity basketball match, inviting other celebrities to come and play. Celebrities who have been involved in the past include Usher, Jermaine Dupri, Busta Rhymes, Jordan Knight, Pink, Rosie O'Donnell, Joe and Britney Spears. The public is invited to watch the match, plus the half-time music show, and turn-out has been great for the event in the past.
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