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In this feature, you will find general information about Celine´s other activities. For more details about Celine´s other activities, please refer to IN THE BUSINESSES section; FASHION & BEAUTY section; or SUPPORT section.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
Celine Dion became an entrepreneur with the establishment of her franchise restaurant "Nickels" in 1990. She has since divested her interests in the chain and is no longer affiliated with Nickels as of 1997. She also has a range of eyewear and a line of perfume, manufactured by Coty, Inc. In October 2004, Canada´s national air carrier Air Canada hired Celine as part of the new promotional campaign as the airline unveiled new in-flight service products and new aircraft livery. "You and I", the theme song sung by Celine, was written by advertising executives working for Air Canada. In 2003, Celine signed a deal with Coty to release "Celine Dion Parfums". In April 2009, Celine also released her sixth fragrance, "Chic". Since its creation in 2003, "Celine Dion Parfums" have made over $500 million in retail sales. Celine has actively supported many charity organizations worldwide. She has promoted the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) since 1982 and became the foundation´s National Celebrity Patron in 1993. She has an emotional attachment to the foundation; her niece Karine succumbed to the disease at the age of sixteen. In 2003 Celine joined a number of other celebrities, athletes and politicians, including Josh Groban and Yolanda Adams, to support "World Children´s Day", a global fundraising effort sponsored by McDonald´s. The effort raised money from more than 100 countries and benefited many orphanages and children's health organizations. Celine has also been a major supporter of the T.J. Martell Foundation, the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund, and many health and education campaigns. She also donated $1 million to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, and held a fund-raising event for the victims of the 2004 Asian Tsunami, raising more than $1 million. After the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, Celine donated $100,000 to China Children & Teenagers´ Fund and sent a letter to show her consolation and support. In January 2004, Celine received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She dedicated her star to her father, who died the month prior. In 2007, Celine was ranked by Forbes Magazine as the 5th richest woman in entertainment with an estimated net worth of US$250 million. She also received France's highest award, the "Légion d´honneur", in May 2008. In August 2008, she received an honorary doctorate in music from the "Université Laval" in Quebec City. In October 2010, Celine was named a Goodwill Ambassador, a program created by the UN in 1999. She shared this accolade with Oscar-winner, Susan Sarandon.
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