Amber Heard donates $7 million divorce settlement from Johnny Depp

Credit: Jason Kempin

Credit: Jason Kempin

Amber Heard made a huge announcement on Thursday regarding the $7 million divorce settlement between her and Johnny Depp.

According to Mashable, Heard announced she will be donating the large sum to two charities: the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles.

According to TMZ, earlier this week, Heard withdrew her request for a domestic violence restraining order against Depp.

Heard released the following statement:

As described in the restraining order and divorce settlement, money played no role for me personally and never has, except to the extent that I could donate it to charity and, in doing so, hopefully help those less able to defend themselves. As reported in the media, the amount received in the divorce was $7 million and $7 million is being donated. This is over and above any funds that I have given away in the past and will continue to give away in the future. The donation will be divided equally between the ACLU, with a particular focus to stop violence against women, and the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, where I have worked as a volunteer for the past 10 years alongside organizations like the Art of Elysium. Over the years, I have seen firsthand how more funding for staffing, better equipment and better medication can make the difference between life or death for a child.  I know these organizations will put the funds to good use and look forward to continuing to support them in the future. Hopefully, this experience results in a positive change in the lives of people who need it the most. – Amber

(h/t Mashable)

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