Pop princess Britney Spears has donated $50,000 to Gilda's Club Worldwide, an organisation that supports cancer patients.

According to People magazine, Britney said in a statement: "When children have cancer, or when their parents or siblings have the disease, there are a few places they can turn to for support."

"Gilda's Club is one of those places. I passionately believe in helping children in need, and so I am very happy to make this gift to help children learn they can cope with what can be a terrible and devastating experience for them."

The chairperson of the organization said: "We are very grateful to Britney Spears for her most generous gift. It will improve the lives of hundreds of children who are living with cancer."