Lady Gaga Gives $1 Million Dollars to NYC Hurricane Relief

Lady Gaga announced her pledge of $1 Million to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts on her website Little Monsters.  She credits her hometown for making her to be the person and artist she is today.

Lady Gaga (born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) was born and raised in NYC.

She says:

"Today I pledge 1 million dollars to New York & The American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief. If it wasn't for NYC: the Lower Eastside, Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn, I would not be the woman or artist that I am today. New York is relentless ambition, a drive to succeed, a place where there is a natural pursuit of diversity through compassion. Please accept this gift on behalf of myself, my parents Joe and Cynthia, and my sister Natali; with our deepest gratitude New York for raising us. Thank you for helping me build my spirit. I will now help you rebuild yours. Sincerely, Lady Gaga and The Germanottas"