Writer Grisham gives $5 million

Best-selling writer John Grisham and his wife usually keep their charitable donations private. But they have decided to publicize their $5 million contribution to establish a relief fund to help Mississippians rebuild after Hurricane Katrina.

“In these very, very rare circumstances–this tragic time–we hope the gift will get some attention and inspire other people to contribute money and help our fellow Mississippians on the Gulf Coast,” said Grisham, who has a home in Oxford, Miss.

The fund will be called the Rebuild the Coast Fund Organization.

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