Chelsea Handler donates thousands to Sandy recovery

Talk show host Chelsea Handler donated $100,000 to the Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. (Source: CNN)Talk show host Chelsea Handler donated $100,000 to the Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. (Source: CNN)

(CNN) - New Jerse! y native ! Chelsea Handler has stepped up to help those affected by Superstorm Sandy.

The comedian pledged to donate $100,000 to help with relief efforts on the East Coast.

The donation was sparked by actor John C. Reilly, who was a guest on her talk show, "Chelsea Lately."

Reilly asked the show's studio audience to text a $10 donation to the Red Cross.

Handler responded by saying she would donate $100,000 in the actor's name.

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