Editing Ruby Lin (section)

=== Philanthropy ===
Lin is involved with [[Charitable cause|charity]] activities for various causes.

* In 1999, Lin supported the fundraising events for [[1999 Jiji earthquake]].<ref>{{cite web|script-title=zh:人生大赢家——林心如 爱情、事业、公益都不误|url=https://m.sohu.com/n/462055243/?_trans_=000115_3w|date=August 1, 2016|work=Sohu|language=zh|access-date=May 30, 2017|archive-date=July 30, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730115420/https://m.sohu.com/n/462055243/?_trans_=000115_3w|url-status=live}}</ref>
* In 2003, become sponsor of Vietnamese boy through [[World Vision]]. 
* Since 2005 Lin has been spokesperson for fashion company Xuezhu, and she established a fund to help poor people living in small cities in China.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dezhoudaily.com/news/dzsh/2007-11/4_63546.html | title = Ruby Lin offers compassion to workers with hardships | date = November 4, 2007 | publisher = dezhoudaily | language = zh | access-date = January 3, 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090301062538/http://www.dezhoudaily.com/news/dzsh/2007-11/4_63546.html | archive-date = March 1, 2009 | url-status = dead | df = mdy-all }}</ref> she also participated in the [[Jackie Chan]] and Friends concert in 2005.<ref name = "jackie">{{cite web | url = http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-08/09/content_467536.htm | title = Ruby, Jackie Chan to hold charity concert in Shanghai | date = August 9, 2005 | publisher = chinadaily | access-date = January 25, 2007 | archive-date = December 3, 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071203204434/http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2005-08/09/content_467536.htm | url-status = live }}</ref> 
* In 2007, Lin received the Outstanding Contribution to Charity Award at the China Fashion Awards (CFA).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://info.auto.hc360.com/2007/12/101025281309.shtml | title = Audi joins hands with China Fashion Awards, taking humanitarian causes to the end | date = December 10, 2007 | publisher = Info.auto.hc | language = zh | access-date = January 3, 2008 | archive-date = May 2, 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090502200844/http://info.auto.hc360.com/2007/12/101025281309.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref> She also filming short film for charity TV-program 'Dreams Come True' with a blind girl.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2007-11-07/16541782660.shtml | script-title = zh:《美梦成真》全国八组同步拍摄 林心如帮助盲女 | date = November 7, 2007 | publisher = Sina | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2017 | archive-date = July 30, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170730111322/http://ent.sina.com.cn/v/m/2007-11-07/16541782660.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>
* Following the [[2008 Sichuan earthquake]], Lin donated 100,000 yuan. She also recorded the unit song "We have love"(我们有爱) for [[2008 Sichuan earthquake]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://tv.people.com.cn/GB/14645/25059/122530/7289293.html | script-title=zh:华谊兄弟群星《我们有爱》 | date = May 23, 2008 | publisher = people.com.cn | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120201194456/http://tv.people.com.cn/GB/14645/25059/122530/7289293.html | archive-date = February 1, 2012 | url-status = dead | df = mdy-all }}</ref>
* In 2008, Lin funded a school for rural children, presenting a [[Renminbi|¥]]200,000 (US$27,627) check to the Chinese [[Red Cross]] Foundation to build an elementary school.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://english.cri.cn/3086/2008/01/23/1261@316893.htm | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130115223123/http://english.cri.cn/3086/2008/01/23/1261@316893.htm | url-status = dead | archive-date = January 15, 2013 | title = Actress Funds School for Rural Children | date = January 23, 2008 | publisher=Chinaplus}}</ref> The Red Cross Society of China gave Lin a commemorative plaque in return, inviting her to be philanthropic ambassador for its elementary-school building project (which helps Chinese children in rural areas obtain an education).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2008-01-23/03021888250.shtml | title = Ruby Lin become ambassador of Chinese Red Cross | date = January 23, 2008 | publisher = Sina | language = zh | access-date = February 4, 2008 | archive-date = March 31, 2008 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080331001127/http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/h/2008-01-23/03021888250.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>
* Lin received China Charity Star Award the for her contributions to charity in 2008.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://media.people.com.cn/GB/22114/147201/147209/8894595.html | script-title = zh:2009新娱乐慈善群星会 林心如获慈善大奖收藏 | date = March 3, 2009 | publisher = people.com.cn | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2017 | archive-date = July 30, 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170730105313/http://media.people.com.cn/GB/22114/147201/147209/8894595.html | url-status = live }}</ref>
* In 2009, Lin become ambassador for the [[China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation]], Yum! Brands Inc. China Division and United Nations [[World Food Programme]] (WFP)'s "Donate $1, Offer Compassion, Deliver Nutrition" joint campaign. This campaign provides daily nutrition to children for at least one year. As ambassador Lin appeared at a [[KFC]] restaurant in Beijing to interact with patrons, summon more people to participate in the fundraiser and care about children's health and development.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://yule.sohu.com/20090602/n264291590.shtml | script-title = zh:陆毅林心如携手扶贫基金 为灾区小学生送营养 | date = June 2, 2009 | agency = Sohu | language = zh | access-date = May 30, 2017 | archive-date = March 5, 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210305044432/https://yule.sohu.com/20090602/n264291590.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref> Also in 2009, Lin was appointed as a sponsor of 'Ruby Lin benevolence primary school' for rural children.
* In 2011, For Lin's contribution to charity work, China Charity ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' Award awarded her "Charity star of the year" award.<ref>[http://ent.cn.yahoo.com/ypen/20110427/331476.html 中国明星慈善排行榜揭晓 赵薇林心如同获该称号] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726044859/http://ent.cn.yahoo.com/ypen/20110427/331476.html |date=July 26, 2011 }}, Yahoo.com.cn, April 27, 2011</ref> 
* In 2012, Lin was appointed as a spokesperson and ambassador for the Maria [[Society]] [[Welfare spending|Welfare]] Foundation. In order to raise money for the children, she promote the campaign at her official microblog at [[Sina Weibo]], where she owns one of the most popular accounts. Following the 2013 Sichuan [[Lushan earthquake]], Lin donated to the [[One Foundation]].<ref>[http://www.bjweekly.com/archives/2623447.html 欣赏林心如紫薇图集 虽至今未婚但是却热心公益] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730104836/http://www.bjweekly.com/archives/2623447.html |date=July 30, 2017 }}, Beijing Weekly, January 3, 2016</ref> 
* In 2015, Lin shoots for The Da Ren Wu (Big Shot) Photo Charity Exhibition. She also supported the 'Run for the Kids' charity auction with [[Yahoo]] Taiwan.<ref>[http://www.lesou51.com/show/2xwd.html 2015 用爱包围受虐儿 艺人公益拍卖] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170730110602/http://www.lesou51.com/show/2xwd.html |date=July 30, 2017 }}, lesou, February 1, 2016</ref>
* In 2017, Lin donates the first "China and the World: For Children and Mothers" gala night was held on Nov 29 at Bvlgari Hotel Beijing. The event was organized by the United Nations Every Woman Every Child China Partnership Network and the [[China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development]], and supported by the [[Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries]] and Save the Children.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/charity/1712/1158-1.htm | title = Celebrities and Leaders Show Love and Care for Children and Mothers | date = December 6, 2017 | agency = women of china | access-date = May 9, 2018 | archive-date = May 10, 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180510050733/http://www.womenofchina.cn/womenofchina/html1/news/charity/1712/1158-1.htm | url-status = live }}</ref>
* In 2018, Lin flew to Zambia on behalf of World Vision's Sponsor-A-Child programme to meet with her sponsored child, Elidah. Aside from Elidah, Ruby is presently funding two other children from Cambodia and Honduras. And it reported prior to her latest sponsorship, Ruby had funded the education of several other children including those from Congo and Vietnam.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://sg.news.yahoo.com/ruby-lin-flies-zambia-meet-075300004.html | title = Ruby Lin flies to Zambia to meet sponsored child | date = May 22, 2018 | agency = Yahoo Singapore | access-date = May 24, 2018 | archive-date = May 24, 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180524221716/https://sg.news.yahoo.com/ruby-lin-flies-zambia-meet-075300004.html | url-status = live }}</ref>
* For years, Lin support Linfen red ribbon school (a facility providing education to children who are living with HIV) both materially and spiritually. On 2 January 2019, Official weibo of Linfen red ribbon school released the student's thank you letter for Lin.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2019-01-02/doc-ihqhqcis2538524.shtml | script-title = zh:林心如回应学生手写感谢信：希望为你们做更多事 | date = January 2, 2019 | publisher = sina.com.cn | language = zh | access-date = January 28, 2019 | archive-date = January 2, 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190102201728/http://ent.sina.com.cn/s/m/2019-01-02/doc-ihqhqcis2538524.shtml | url-status = live }}</ref>