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AKA · 12-26-2006, 10:50 PM

Adam Sandler sends gifts to 2 sick kids

By Beverley Wang
The Associated Press

CONCORD, N.H. - Adam Sandler, a New Hampshire native, helped brighten Christmas for a sister and brother who are struggling with cancer. The 40-year-old actor, whose movie credits include "The Longest Yard," "50 First Dates" and "Mr. Deeds," sent a Sony Corp. PlayStation 3 loaded with games to 15-year-old Stephanie and 18-year-old Kevin Hudon of Manchester. Sandler also sent signed DVDs, jerseys and an autographed "Longest Yard" poster.

Stephanie has bone cancer that recently spread to her lungs. She is scheduled for surgery Jan. 8. Kevin was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in November and is undergoing chemotherapy.

Christine Monahan, a teacher at Manchester Memorial High School, said the package from Sandler arrived last week. Monahan has been helping raise money for the family.

Memorial High senior Nathan Burditt camped out 34 hours last month to buy a PlayStation 3 and then, on Monahan's suggestion, gave the video game console as a prize in a fundraising raffle.

Monahan said in a phone interview Tuesday, "I was completely sarcastic." But Burditt, 18, took her seriously.

His explanation is simple. "I've had my tough times," he said Tuesday of medical problems that included frequent trips to a Boston hospital as a child and heart surgery last summer.

Burditt's donation of the $600 video game console sent the fundraising project to a new level. Monahan had hoped to raise $500 to help the Hudon family pay some bills and buy Christmas gifts. Instead, the project raised $21,000.

"Everybody out there, I just wanted to say `thank you' and my family thanks you," Stephanie said.

Meanwhile, Burditt won his PlayStation 3 back — albeit reluctantly.

Monahan said that wasn't a big surprise since many people buying tickets wrote his name on them.

Burditt wanted to sell it and donate the money to the Hudons, but the family said no.

"They had said I've already done enough. I don't really see it the same way, but I'm not going to go against what they say," he said.

For now, Monahan is keeping the system boxed at her house until Burditt makes a decision.

Janice · 12-26-2006, 11:34 PM

Adam Sandler has a wonderful heart. He donated 400 Playstations to children in Israel during their recent conflict with Hezbollah/Lebanon.

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satelli...cle%2FShowFull

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 12-26-2006, 11:55 PM

aww, that's amazing

Brian Damage · 12-27-2006, 12:37 AM

Bravo Adam Sandler!

Karen* · 12-27-2006, 06:14 AM

I knew I liked Adam Sandler for a reason.

Sharop · 12-27-2006, 10:11 AM

What a kind thing to do. I haven't seen many of his films, but I think he was good in Big Daddy.

He seems like a very nice person.

Chad22 · 12-27-2006, 12:39 PM

Adam's an awesome guy.

TJL · 12-27-2006, 12:49 PM

I still hate his movies, but he's a decent person.

Cactus Jack · 12-27-2006, 01:00 PM

That;s awesome, Adam rules.

canuckkidd · 12-27-2006, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJL

I still hate his movies, but he's a decent person.

I feel the exact same way, I am glad he is doing something worthwhile and generous.

Superstar · 12-27-2006, 06:59 PM

I never liked him but my opinion of him has improved from reading that. It was very generous of him.

12-26-2006, 10:50 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Adam Sandler sends gifts to 2 sick kids Adam Sandler sends gifts to 2 sick kids By Beverley Wang The Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. - Adam Sandler, a New Hampshire native, helped brighten Christmas for a sister and brother who are struggling with cancer. The 40-year-old actor, whose movie credits include "The Longest Yard," "50 First Dates" and "Mr. Deeds," sent a Sony Corp. PlayStation 3 loaded with games to 15-year-old Stephanie and 18-year-old Kevin Hudon of Manchester. Sandler also sent signed DVDs, jerseys and an autographed "Longest Yard" poster. Stephanie has bone cancer that recently spread to her lungs. She is scheduled for surgery Jan. 8. Kevin was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in November and is undergoing chemotherapy. Christine Monahan, a teacher at Manchester Memorial High School, said the package from Sandler arrived last week. Monahan has been helping raise money for the family. Memorial High senior Nathan Burditt camped out 34 hours last month to buy a PlayStation 3 and then, on Monahan's suggestion, gave the video game console as a prize in a fundraising raffle. Monahan said in a phone interview Tuesday, "I was completely sarcastic." But Burditt, 18, took her seriously. His explanation is simple. "I've had my tough times," he said Tuesday of medical problems that included frequent trips to a Boston hospital as a child and heart surgery last summer. Burditt's donation of the $600 video game console sent the fundraising project to a new level. Monahan had hoped to raise $500 to help the Hudon family pay some bills and buy Christmas gifts. Instead, the project raised $21,000. "Everybody out there, I just wanted to say `thank you' and my family thanks you," Stephanie said. Meanwhile, Burditt won his PlayStation 3 back — albeit reluctantly. Monahan said that wasn't a big surprise since many people buying tickets wrote his name on them. Burditt wanted to sell it and donate the money to the Hudons, but the family said no. "They had said I've already done enough. I don't really see it the same way, but I'm not going to go against what they say," he said. For now, Monahan is keeping the system boxed at her house until Burditt makes a decision.

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Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I never liked him but my opinion of him has improved from reading that. It was very generous of him.