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This Article is From Dec 18, 2011

Justin Bieber spends USD 200,000 for underprivileged school

Justin Bieber spends USD 200,000 for underprivileged school
London: Teen pop star Justin Bieber thrilled hundreds of underprivileged children when he performed at a at a Las Vegas school and spent a whopping USD 200,000 in gifts and donation.

Students at low-income Whitney Elementary were ecstatic when Bieber took to the stage to sing songs from his Christmas album, reported Daily Mail.

The 17-year-old's special appearance was filmed for The Ellen DeGeneres show.

Bieber had two months ago pledged to donate USD 100,000 to the school's 650 student body and he handed over the check after the performance.

He also treated the students, many who are homeless, to an additional USD 100,000 in Christmas gifts.

At the event Bieber spoke of his own family's financial struggles growing up. He told them about a particular incident, where his family were forced to visit a food bank.

Fourth grade student Kyendi Harris said, "He really came for us. I'm so glad that he really came for us."

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