Thomas Kinkade Raises Over $2MM for Ground Zero Relief Fund

Written By Merritt Kinkade

Image: Thomas Kinkade, The Light of Freedom, 2001-09-18. Oil on board, 24 x 18 inches. ©️Nanette Kinkade Family Trust.

In honor of September 11, 2001, Thomas Kinkade painted "The Season of Giving" and "The Light of Freedom" for the Salvation Army. The proceeds from the sales of these two paintings raised over $2 million for the Salvation Army's Ground Zero Relief Fund to help the victims of September 11th.

Committed to using his art to support humanitarian efforts, Kinkade was interviewed on ABC's television show "Good Morning America", where he discussed this initiative.

Thomas Kinkade appeared on "Good Morning America" in 2001 to discuss his partnership with Salvation Army’s Ground Zero Relief Fund.

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