Image Source: Twitter – Scott Neeson with a young girl at Cambodian Children’s Fund.
This is Scott Neeson, the man who gave up a million dollar salary, his stardom and connections to serve children in the slums of Cambodia. He worked at Fox Studios for twenty six years and last served as its president. He oversaw the releases of major blockbusters such as: Titanic, Braveheart, Independence Day, X-Men, the Star Wars prequel trilogy and many more. After a twenty six year career in film, Scott left the industry to establish the “Cambodian Children’s Fund,” and after that there was no looking back.
My friend Scott Neeson who runs the Cambodian Children's Fund is amazing.
Check it out @Tweet4CCF. pic.twitter.com/uqSrnLaXHC— Heather Graham (@imheathergraham) June 16, 2013
It has been almost twelve years since Scott Neeson first set foot in Cambodia in December 2003. He first visited Phnom Penh on the way to Angkor Wat, and there he saw what changed his life forever – Phnom Penh’s garbage dump. It was a work place for thousands and thousands of forsaken and impoverished children. It was then that he decided to walk upon the path to find better lives for them.
Help us on #GivingTuesday by making a donation. A small amount can make a big impact. https://t.co/V0iJu49YpE pic.twitter.com/eRqQp92EF9
— CCF (@Tweet4CCF) December 2, 2014
He recalls that the moment he stepped in there, it was the single most impactful moment of his life. The smell was almost visible, almost tactile. There were kids everywhere, in some cases being left there by parents who did not want them. They were going through the rubbish looking for recyclables, metals and plastic bottles and making maybe 25 cents a day.
Our new Facebook cover is too good not to share on here. pic.twitter.com/S9rI51Eegv
— CCF (@Tweet4CCF) December 31, 2014
Neeson lives in the offices of his Cambodian Children’s Fund, which has helped thousands of students go to school, land jobs and even become nurses and doctors, according to People Magazine.
The organization operates four residential homes, vocational centers, after-school programs, day cares and a bakery, according to the Christian Science Monitor.
All smiles after families were provided with new @WorldHousingCCC homes last night. pic.twitter.com/UfiUD8a3Uj
— CCF (@Tweet4CCF) January 9, 2015
In the grand words of Neeson, “There is a moment when a previously neglected or abused child begins to understand that the care given is unconditional and lifelong. That is a magic moment. I believe that every individual has the power to bring about significant change, good or bad. Whether we choose to use that power, and for what purpose, defines our legacy.”
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https://www.cambodianchildrensfund.org/about-scott-neeson.html
What a great story!
I’m backpacking in Laos heading to cambodia next… Was looking for a humanitarian prIject to go see and offer help… Now I know where to head. Will look for Scott after reading this. Thankyou Anonymous
I’m backpacking in Laos heading to cambodia next… Was looking for a humanitarian prIject to go see and offer help… Now I know where to head. Will look for Scott after reading this. Thankyou Anonymous
For the first time in my life I feel that I am making a real difference by sponsoring children in CCF. The emails of love and hope in their lives now is a stark contrast to scrounging through a stinking dump, and the amount I send is nothing compared to the benefits they receive through Scott. All the children love him, that’s obvious in every photo, and he returns that love with every breath. I look forward to my visit to Cambodia this year and “my” children are excited to know I am coming. It’s an honour to be a small part of this organisation.
Great project may God bless you and protect you Scott.
Thank you Scott, for helping Cambodian children. You’re a god sent to these children.
Thank you Scott Neeson for helping these Cambodian children. You’re a god sent for the children.