Chris Rock's Oscar bit did help Girl Scouts raise USD 65,000

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Mar 02 2016 | 1:22 PM IST
Chris Rock's Girl Scouts cookie-selling bit at 88th Academy awards has helped them make big money.
A representative for the organization said in a statement that it raised USD 65,243 - the number Rock, 51, showed on stage during the telecast.
"Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles was thrilled to participate in the 88th Oscars on Sunday evening.
"Both Girl Scouts of the USA and the Academy have verified that, through sales of Girl Scout Cookies and donations made during the Oscars, the Girl Scouts raised USD 65,243 that will benefit girls, allowing them to improve their communities and continue developing into strong leaders," the statement read.
During the Oscars telecast, Rock called on the A-list audience to "reach into (their) millionaire pockets" and buy cookies from his daughters' Girl Scouts troop.
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First Published: Mar 02 2016 | 1:22 PM IST

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