“Hollywood siren Sharon Stone, more used to the film studio than the business stage, stole the limelight Friday with an impromptu fundraiser at the World Economic Forum that secured one million dollars in aid to Africa. Seizing her chance during a heavyweight debate on how to tackle poverty in Africa, Stone stood up in the middle of the crowded hall to offer an immediate personal pledge of 10,000 dollars — then challenged others to follow suit.”
“Hollywood siren Sharon Stone, more used to the film studio than the business stage, stole the limelight Friday with an impromptu fundraiser at the World Economic Forum that secured one million dollars in aid to Africa.
Seizing her chance during a heavyweight debate on how to tackle poverty in Africa, Stone stood up in the middle of the crowded hall to offer an immediate personal pledge of 10,000 dollars — then challenged others to follow suit.”
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