William Shatner sold his kidney stone for $75K to build a home
Actor William Shatner auctioned a kidney stone for $75,000 in 2006 to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity. The proceeds, combined with donations from his co-stars, were used to build a home for a family in Louisiana.
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This story serves as an example of unconventional celebrity fundraising for charitable causes.
William Shatner once turned an unusual personal experience into an opportunity to help a family in need. In 2006, the Star Trek actor auctioned off his kidney stone for $75,000, with the proceeds contributing to a charitable initiative that helped build a home through Habitat for Humanity. Shatner recently revisited the bizarre episode during an appearance on the podcast Dropping Names with Brent and Jonny, recalling how a Canadian gambling company approached him about acquiring the stone after it had been removed.
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