Scott Neeson with some of his orphaned children.
February 03, 2008 12:00am
IN 1993, Australian movie executive Scott Neeson was mixing with international celebrities, launching films such as Titanic and attending the Academy Awards.
But in story is worthy of a Hollywood film, he gave it all up to move to Cambodia and help orphaned children.
"I was driven by the extent of the poverty here," he said.
Mr Neeson's goal in 2003 was tohelp 40 children. Today, the Cambodian Children's Fund provides homes, education and health care to 320 orphans.
"I'm dealing with some of the most abused, impoverished and neglected kids in the world," he said.
"It's heart breaking but incredibly rewarding."
"I would love these kids to be given a family in Australia."
Neeson's life now is a world away from the Hollywood Hills. Gone are the mansion, the Porsche and the yacht.
"I had the lifestyle of royalty. I'd be crazy not to miss it, but I have no regrets," he said.
Donations can be made at www. cambodianchildrensfund.org
February 03, 2008 12:00am
IN 1993, Australian movie executive Scott Neeson was mixing with international celebrities, launching films such as Titanic and attending the Academy Awards.
But in story is worthy of a Hollywood film, he gave it all up to move to Cambodia and help orphaned children.
"I was driven by the extent of the poverty here," he said.
Mr Neeson's goal in 2003 was tohelp 40 children. Today, the Cambodian Children's Fund provides homes, education and health care to 320 orphans.
"I'm dealing with some of the most abused, impoverished and neglected kids in the world," he said.
"It's heart breaking but incredibly rewarding."
"I would love these kids to be given a family in Australia."
Neeson's life now is a world away from the Hollywood Hills. Gone are the mansion, the Porsche and the yacht.
"I had the lifestyle of royalty. I'd be crazy not to miss it, but I have no regrets," he said.
Donations can be made at www. cambodianchildrensfund.org
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