charity news stories FEBRUARY
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Utahns quick to donate in
crisis; cash usually goes where it should
Posted by Lesley Mitchell and Brooke Adams on February 25, 2007While stories elsewhere of victims' families using public donations for shopping sprees, Botox treatments and the like have drawn criticism, Giani said that is atypical here in Utah.
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Small-college alumni
more likely to donate
Posted by NICOLE GAUDIANO and LEDYARD KING on February 25, 2007University of Delaware alumni may have donated generously to their alma mater last year, but they weren't as willing to give on the whole as alumni from tiny Wesley College.
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$25 million
donation aimed at reducing nation's oil dependence
Posted by Associated Press February 25, 2007The family that founded Enterprise Rent-a-Car is donating $25 million for scientific research aimed at reducing U.S. dependence on oil and curbing emissions
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Yankees Nick
Swisher Donates his Hair
Posted by Ken Davidoff on February 25, 2007With his long locks, Swisher, who enjoyed a breakout 2006, isn't making a mere fashion statement. Nick Swisher wants to raise attention for a pet cause, in a most noble way.
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Zidane Returns To
Soccer Field To Play In Charity Event
Posted BY Todd Sikorski on February 25, 2007The notorious Zinedine Zidane is back. The Frenchman known over the world for his head-butting an opponent at the World Cup Finals last year appeared in his first soccer match on Saturday since that incident.
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Damien Nash Collapses
After Charity Basketball Game
Posted by Steven Mottor on February 25, 2007Broncos running back Damien Nash collapsed shortly after playing in a charity basketball game. Nash was
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Dentists donate time,
talents to help low-income kids
Posted by Marlon Vaughn February 24, 2007Low-income families with children were identified for services, and about 300 appointments were booked.
But many of the dentists reported only about a 25 percent turnout, and even less than that for some. -
WANT TO DONATE TO
THE SPENCER CLARK DRIVEN FOUNDATION?
Posted by Veronica Gonzalez on February 24, 2007The Spencer Clark Driven Foundation is aimed at helping young drivers like Spencer, with the same passion and desire, achieve their goals in racing. Spencer Clark was killed in a highway accident on May 21, 2006
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$2 million
donation to fund UW Business School program
Posted on February 24, 2007The University of Washington Business School said alumnus Leonard Lavin, founder and chairman emeritus of the Alberto-Culver Co., has donated $2 million to establish a fund to nurture student entrepreneurs.
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The Psychology of
Donation Boxes
Posted by Robert Paul Reyes on February 24, 2007People will not give money if they are thanked in advance or presented with an empty donation box, but will dig deep if they see banknotes.
