Dion 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 Dion 's arms . In 2003 , she 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 nations and benefited orphanages and children 's health organizations . In addition , she has been a major supporter of the T. J. Martell Foundation , the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Fund , and many health and educational campaigns . During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina , she donated $ 1 million to the victims of the storm , and held a fund-raising event for the victims of the 2004 Asian tsunami , which subsequently raised more than $ 1 million . After the 2008 Sichuan earthquake , she donated $ 100,000 to China Children & Teenagers ' Fund and sent a letter showing her consolation and support . Since 2004 , she is involved , alongside husband René Angelil , with the Québec gay community by supporting the publication of health and HIV prevention materials in '' Gay Globe Magazine '' , owned by journalist Roger-Luc Chayer . She is also a member of Canadian charity Artists Against Racism . In November 2018 , she launched a gender-neutral clothing line for kids , '' Celinununu ''
2008 Sichuan earthquake
2008 Sichuan earthquake
Celine Dion