HomeNewsGeneral NewsGeorge Lucas' 2010 Philanthropy PledgeIn the director's commitment to The Giving Pledge, he announced he would be "dedicating the majority of my wealth to improving education.By Alex Ben BlockPlus IconAlex Ben BlockMore ...
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Why Is This Important?Because with nearly 9,000 cases reported worldwide and a 70% death rate, those struggling to contain the Ebola virus need all the help they can get.Long Story ShortToday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan post...
Why Is This Important?Because this is celebrity gossip that actually matters.Long Story ShortToday, AskMen launched a new feature called Great Men Givea list of 49 notable men who make the world a better place through charity.Long StoryWe don't mean...
Why Is This Important?Yeah giving to charity is great and all, but shouldnt the money actually go to finding a cure?Long Story ShortThe NFLs annual campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month has painted the league pink including fields, goal posts an...
Why Is This Important?Because not all rich people are evil.Long Story ShortApple CEO Tim Cook says that he intends to donate most of his wealth to charity, following in the steps of mega-wealthy CEOs like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. Cook is estima...
Why Is This Important?Because LeBron is a shining example that "great men give".Long Story ShortLeBron James has pledged to provide scholarships to as many as 2,300 kids from Akron to the University of Akron.Long StoryLeBron James is giving back...
Why Is This Important?Because we need an energy solution, and this could be as good as any.Long Story ShortManoj Bhargava, creator of the popular 5-hour Energy drink, has a plan to power homes without access to the electrical grid with stationary bik...
Why Is This Important?Because bold pledges and gobs of cash do not guarantee a cure for anything.Long Story ShortFacebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, announced a $3-billion plan to help cure, prevent and manage d...
Throughout American history, philanthropy has involved the offering of time, money and moral concern to benefit others, but it carries a complicated legacy"Engaged philanthropy is vital to democracy," writes Smithsonian scholar Amanda B. Moniz, ...
When Australian photographer Luke Shadbolt discovered his passion for the ocean, he decided to share it with the world. During his travels between remote natural areas and densely populated environments, he gained an insight into the fundamental...
