Clay Aiken used to really, really annoy me. But then I found out about his break up, and also how he started using his celebrity for some decent causes, like homosexual rights. And now he’s continuing the trend with UNICEF, putting together this spot pleading for aid for Pakistan.
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Clay Aiken Makes You Sad For Pakistan
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BradSA
He is our gay Angelina Jolie. đ
Rachel
I guess it’s better late than never for you to realize it, but Clay Aiken has ALWAYS used his ‘celebrity’ for good causes. He started back in 2003 when he started his own Foundation and he continues to work for the good of others all the time.
Now that you say he doesn’t really annoy you any longer, you should check out everything that Clay has done and has been involved with since 2003. I think you would be pleasantly surprised.
johnnyBgood
Clay Aiken has quietly been supporting UNICEF and children since 2004 when he became a UNICEF Ambassador. Clay has made field trips to:
Indonesia
Somalia
Uganda
Afghanistan
Mexico ( took mom and brother and they all worked with flood victims on Christmas)
I am always sad when I realize that most people don’t know all the good things that Clay Aiken has done. As most of us know, he is visiting countries where being gay could cost him his life.
Yes, Clay Aiken marches to his own drummer, yet his heart is in the right place and he has made the world a better place!
lulu
Clay has been a Unicef ambassador since 2004, I believe, and has traveled all over the world for them, Somalia, Uganda, Indonesia, Afghanistan …. This is an important cause as many innocent children are without food, clothes, medical care, and many without parents.
togo
UNICEF is and always has been working for the children of the world. They are an outstanding organization.
Dixi
đ thanks for posting. Thanks to UNICEF for always being there and thanks to their Goodwill Ambassadors, like Clay Aiken, for getting the word out. I donated and hope that I made a difference.
Judy
Clay has been a U.N. Ambassador since 2004, and has travelled the world helping children. Plus his own foundation since 2003. I find it strange that you seem to rate his breakup with his boyfriend higher than what you should have been noticing about Clay…
He’s a good man who has given his time for many causes. I guess it’s better late than never for you to notice.
Pakistan needs our help right now, and it doesn’t surprise me at all for Clay to be sending out the message. It’s what he does.
Megan
Did you really not know that Clay Aiken has been a UNICEF ambassador since 2004? Or does it not fit into your agenda for him. This is not the first time he has campaigned to help suffering children. What I find ‘annoying’ is that you have to insult this good man at every turn as he continues using his voice to make a difference in this world. Thank you Clay and UNICEF for caring!
Sandi
Besides traveling all over for UNICEF, they sent Clay to the US Congress, I think in 2005, to speak for them on behalf of increasing their federal funding. They got the increase though not as much as they had requested.
limbergercheese
I wish the media would do their own homework. Instead of actually doing research, they would know Mr. Aiken started his own foundation in 2003 for inclusion. In addition to being a Unicef Ambassador for years.
Maybe they get more interest by taking pot-shots at someone because of a certain look or just repeat what they’ve heard some lame nighttime talk show host say.
whatever
I don’t think it has been mentioned yet, but Clay Aiken has been a UNICEF ambassador for years.
Cara
Aw, well whatever gets your attention, but yeah Clay’s been an advocate for children,and INCLUSION for all, a very long time, but Im glad you’ve noticed. This is a very touching PSA. Clay cares :*( He makes me care.
Gary B.
I still just can’t get over the fact that Clay Aiken is gay. Man, I did NOT see that one coming!
stargazer
Clay Aiken doesn’t make me sad for Pakistan. Clay Aiken informs me about events around the world that affect children. Wake up!
papergirl
Montage of Clay’s UNICEF trips.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFoZyRQLbWc