According to LadBibel The Hollywood star is said to have donated a large part of his fee to finance research into blood cancer and the search for a cure. Reeves is said to have made 70 percent of his first “Matrix” content – the equivalent of around 40 million francs – available for leukemia research. Behind the actor’s generosity lies a private stroke of fate.
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In 1991 his sister Kim was diagnosed with leukemia. Keanu Reeves then took care of her, cared for and supported her in her recovery. He also sold his house and moved in with his sister. It was also his care that ensured that the second part of “The Matrix” was delayed.
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During this difficult time, the Hollywood star also started his charity to support adults and children with cancer. Reeves hardly commented on his organization because he did not want this to be associated with his celebrity, he once said in an interview.
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