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Jake Gyllenhaal honoured for charity work
Written by . Published: November 21 2012
Jake Gyllenhaal has been honoured for his charity work by bosses of an eyecare organisation he has supported since he was a child.
The Brokeback Mountain star is a spokesman for New Eyes For The Needy, which provides glasses for those who cannot afford them, and he has been donating his unwanted spectacles to the cause since he was a youngster.
Gyllenhaal was feted for his contribution to the charity at the New
Eyes for the Needy 80th Anniversary Gala in New York City on Monday
(19Nov12).
The actor gave a speech at the event and told the audience his
grandfather encouraged him to donate his glasses.