By 19:45 on May 16, the total amount of charitable donations from celebrities after the earthquake reached RMB 41.415 million and HK$ 100.6 million. In this donation, the stars took personal action to support the disaster situation in Sichuan. TVB's executive chairman, Run Run Shaw, donated HK$ 100 million. The major earthquake in Wenchuan, Sichuan, touched the hearts of Hong Kong residents. People from all sectors in Hong Kong have generously donated money. Upon learning about the severe damage to schools in the disaster area and the heavy casualties among students, Run Run Shaw, a well-known patriotic person in Hong Kong, and his wife, Ms. Shaw Fanny, were deeply grieved. They immediately informed the Ministry of Education of their decision to donate HK$ 100 million to cooperate with the Ministry of Education to rebuild school buildings for teachers and students in the disaster area so that they can return to school as soon as possible.