Keanu Reeves is not a stranger if you are a fan of blockbuster movies. Starred in several films including The Matrix, Keanu Reeves has been a top celebrity for many years. My all-time favorite that he featured is John Wick. One simply couldn't deny the heroism he portrayed. As most celebrities would willingly share with the public what they are up to behind the scenes, Keanu Reeves has never been seen to reveal what he has been up to when he is out of the spotlight, but now the truth is out, and I do not doubt that you will love him all the more for what I'm about to spill.
What has Keanu Reeves been hiding?
Did you know that the famous actor has been secretly funding children's hospitals? Most of these hospitals were going through tough times and could barely keep their doors open. Keanu Reeves with his generous heart shared his massive wealth with these hospitals to keep them from closing down. His main aim was to see that the sick children got the attention and care that they needed. This is truly a heroic act that Reeves ought to be applauded for. What makes it even greater is the fact that Keanu Reeves was all silent about it. Other celebrities would definitely paint social media red with this kind of news.
How did we find out?
Keanu Reeves' generosity went viral on Reddit after one user named bo2dd2 shared this piece of information about the famous Hollywood star. Keanu Reeves touched the hearts of many when he never said a word to the public about what he was doing to support the children's hospitals. The Reddit user gave an insight about Reeves saying that back in the days when he was straight out of college, he happened to get a job as an assistant prop developer in a movie in which Keanu Reeves starred together with Morgan Freeman. He says that every single day during the filming, Keanu Reeves would take the workers out for free breakfast and lunch, his generosity is just rare. Having worked in over 30 sets, he says he can boldly confess that he has never met an actor as generous as Keanu Reeves. Other actors tend to be stuck up and egocentric, believing they are better than anyone else. Keanu Reeves is different, he says, and has a kind heart, very social and approachable.
Has it been all smooth for Reeves?
Keanu Reeves has encountered his share of struggles. He once had a girlfriend, Jennifer Syme, who gave birth 8 months into her pregnancy to Ava Archer Syme-Reeves, who was stillborn. This put a strain on their relationship, and the two broke up a few weeks later.
Keanu Reeves' sister had cancer, and so he feels the pain that cancer patients together with their loved ones go through. This was actually part of the reasons why Reeves decided to support the children's hospitals.
In 2009, Reeves spoke to a Ladies' Home Journal saying that he developed a private foundation that has been operating for almost 6 years now. The foundation provides aid to children's hospitals and does cancer research too. He says he never wants to put his name in the foundation, he simply lets it run independently.
In a nutshell, Reeves has been said to have donated over $100 million over the years. This makes Keanu Reeves a hero.
