The winner of "Survivor" makes a price of a million dollars to veterans in need. "There are people who need this money."
"We are going to save lives."
The winners of Survivor spent the price of $ 1 million in different ways, but the winner of season 43 is a first: he donates the total amount to veterans in need. Mike Gabler, a specialist in Houston, Texas (and 52 years old, the second older Survivor Ever winner), had expressed these intentions during the season. But he revealed his plans to follow during the show after the show on Wednesday, just after the announcement of his victory. Read the rest to know why he did and the person who inspired the gift.
1 "There are people who need this money"
Gabler made this announcement after a 7-1-0 vote of the jury increased him at the top of the last three, which marked him the first price of $ 1 million. "There are people who need this money, and I will give the whole price - all the price at a million dollars, in the name of my father, Robert Gabler, who was a green beret - to veterans in the Need that are recovering psychiatric problems, SSPT and slows down the suicide epidemic, "said Gabler.
2 "We are going to save lives"
While his distribution comrades applauded, Gabler said: "We all did this." "We are going to save lives, we are going to do something good. A million dollars go to them. We have made the story, the guys," he said. Gabler noted that many of his family members and friends are in the army. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
3 A rich man, in a way of speaking
Questioned by the host Jeff Probst about his financial situation, Gabler said that he was not rich but had "worked very hard". "But I realized that being through this experience, I am rich at home," he said. "I have an incredible life at home. I have an incredible family. I have incredible friends." He added: "I need to be a better husband, I need to be a better father, I need to be a better brother, son. I'm going to do all these things, as we are going To do that when we go home. "
4 "The adventure of a life"
Gabler said CBS Bay region That his victory was "surreal" and said he wanted to do "something good with money". "Although I have never been in the service myself, having the honor of serving them is deep enough for me," he said. Before making his announcement, Gabler had a lot of praise for the Survivor experience. "We all have the chance of a life here, the adventure of a life," he said. "What we have all learned from each other is invaluable. All of this has made us better."
5 Live drama of the jungle
Gabler's dramatic announcement was activated by a change of format this season, in which the show was broadcast live just after the last episode. "I love making the show after the show in the jungle immediately after the winner's announcement. It's so raw and so much more authentic," said Probst Weekly entertainment .
"I know that some fans are missing the pump and the circumstances to bring back the players of the months after the end of the show," he added. "I fully appreciate that there is something very exciting in an audience live and to see the players clean and all dressed. But in terms of conversations, there is no comparison. The jungle is where She is."
6 22 years old and count
Survivor is one of the first and longer reality TV shows in the world. It was created on May 31, 2000 and was broadcast for 41 seasons. The concept of the show is simple: a group of foreigners is blocked on a desert island and must compete in the challenges to win rewards and the immunity of elimination. Each week, a competitor is elected from the island until only one remains, which is crowned the Only survivor And won a cash price of $ 1 million.
Survivor was filmed in various places in the world, including the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Africa and the Philippines. The show is known for its difficult conditions, with candidates confronted with extreme heat, hunger and physical challenges.
7 Live drama of the jungle
The show has a strong social element, because candidates must form alliances and develop strategies to survive in the game. This has led to memorable moments, such as the Black widow brigade in Survivor: China and the Couples Alliance in Survivor: blood vs water .
Survivor Was a success with the public and has won numerous prizes, including two Emmy Awards Primetime for a mixture of his exceptional and an exceptional sound montage. He also generated several derivative series, including Survivor: All-Stars ,, Survivor: heroes vs wicked , and Survivor: game changers .
