Amy Winehouse Foundation revealed to have raised more than U.S. $ 750,000

On the anniversary of Amy, Foundation promises to reach $ 1 million

 

The Amy Winehouse Foundation, which raises money for charity, revealed that already got more than 230,000 pounds (about $ 750,000) since the death of the singer.

The Foundation was created by Amy's father, Mitch Winehouse, and celebrated his first birthday on Friday, September 14th, the day that Amy commemorate 29 years and promises, by the end of the year, will raise £ 500,000 (about £ 1,600,000).

Mitch Winehouse dedicates the money raised to young patients, poor, special needs or addictions.

The Foundation also awarded with the sales of the album "Lioness: Hidden Treasures", a posthumous collection of unreleased recordings from Amy, which was launched in December 2011.

The singer died on July 23, 2011, at age 27. Events are being planned for 2013 to mark the date on which the British would complete 30 years.