Bo Derek's Charity Work, Events and Causes

Bo Derek

Charity biography

Bo Derek routinely visits hospitalized veterans. She is National Honorary Chairperson for Veterans Administration’s National Rehabilitation Special Events.

She attended the 17th annual Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic held in Snowmass Village at Aspen, Colorado.

In 2003, Derek was presented with the VA’s highest honor by Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs, Anthony Principi.

Derek also goes on USO tours. The Special Forces Association named her an honorary Green Beret.

She is Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s Special Envoy for Wildlife Trafficking.

Derek received the Guardian Angel award from Big Cat Rescue in recognition for her work with animals.