(UPDATE) Saudi Prince to Give 10,000 Cars and Houses to Needy Families
The businessman who vowed to give his $32 billion fortune to charity will start by handing out 10,000 homes and 10,000 cars to needy families in Saudi Arabia.
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14-yo Canadian is Youngest to Swim Great Lake, Raising $90K for Cancer Kids
As Annaleise Carr left the water Sunday, she became the youngest girl ever to swim the 32-mile (52 km) crossing of Lake Ontario, besting her long-time hero Marilyn Bell, who made the first such crossing in 1954 at the age of 16. Her fundraising goal of $50,000 to benefit a camp for kids with cancer was exceeded Sunday while in mid-swim, when she received a single donation of $10,000 to buoy her spirits.
Hundreds of Executives and Officials Sleep Outside, Raising Millions for Homeless Teens
In 12 cities across two countries, nearly 500 business executives, advocates and celebrities slept outside on the streets in freezing temperatures Thursday night to let homeless kids know they matter. The decades-old Covenant House was able to raise more than 11 million dollars in conjunction with events held across North America.
Buy a Meal and One Gets Donated to Charity in Canada
A unique charity program dreamed up by three young Canadians has provided almost 114,000 meals to those in need whenever diners eat out at participating local restaurants. It gives a free meal every time someone purchases a designated menu item at 84 partner restaurants across Canada. When they do, Mealshare provides a meal to a local hunger charity, at no extra cost to the diner.
Little Girl Lovingly Donates Hair In Honor of Aunt and Grandmother
Her aunt and grandmother battled cancer, so young Daelynn decides in an act of kindness that there are children more deserving of her hair than herself.
Marine in Plank for 5 Hours, Breaks Record to Benefit Wounded Vets
57-year-old U.S. Marine George Hood breaks world record for holding plank pose for over 5 hours to raise money and awareness for injured service members.
Tesco Grocers to Offer Unsold Fresh Food to British Charities
British grocer Tesco launched a program to donate all its unsold fresh food to those in need.
Operation Feel Good: Being The Change We Wish To See In The World
Giving brings forth receiving and receiving brings forth giving: watch as this couple share the love with some local men living in poverty.
Giving Away $29 Billion Earned This Pair a Lifetime Philanthropy Award
Warren Buffett presented a Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy to the couple who has given away more money than anyone in the history of humanity.
Man Takes Mobile Shower on the Road for Homeless People in Florida-WATCH
Drew Broderick turned an old construction trailer into a mobile shower for the homeless– and he gets so many hugs in return for his kindness.
Today Only, Get Your Free Donuts Here! (And Find Out Why)
It's National Doughnut Day, but do you know where and why you can get free doughnuts today?
Twitter Opens $3M Community Center, Helps Poor Families Reach Goals
Tech-giant Twitter is taking some of its poorest neighbors under the company's wing at its new "NeighborNest" center.
Billionaire Driver Asks Directions, Donates $20,000 for Woman's Kidney Fund
Santa Barbara resident Jennifer Vasilakos was in the neighborhood handing out flyers and raising funds when a driver stopped to ask for directions. She never guessed the man asking for help was Beanie Baby billionaire Ty Warner – until he promised to send her a $20,000 check to cover the cost of her kidney treatment. The fellow Santa Barbaran heard her heart-wrenching story, he knew he wanted to help.
Mega-Stars Joke Around And Raise $21 Million For Charity in a Few Days
With this A-list cast of celebs doing comedy, the first U.S. telethon of its kind to help children living in poverty, raised $21 million in a few days.
Peter Dinklage and Coldplay Spoof 'Game of Thrones' for Kids Charity (WATCH)
One of the most popular characters on Game of Thrones has teamed up with Coldplay to create a musical skit mocking the HBO show for the Red Nose charity.
Stranger Buys Patrol Car at Auction to Give to Fallen Deputy's Teenage Sons
When two brothers fail to win their late father's squad car at a police auction, the stranger who made the winning bid of $60K does the unexpected. (WATCH)
Girl Raises $15K to Rebuild Parents' Burned Home After Contractors Fled Without Finishing
10-year-old Alyssa opened up a lemonade stand to help raise money for her parents, who have been struggling to rebuild their home for the past two years.
Hungry Veteran With Cancer Dials 911, Gets Amazing Response
A veteran returning home from cancer treatment called 911 because he was hungry--the response he got is heartwarming.
A Photo of Your Bare Feet Can Put Shoes on a Needy Child
Here's how you can snap a picture of your bare feet and automatically donate a pair of shoes to a kid who needs them.
Now Trending, Hollywood Celebs Send Kind Words to Normal Folks
It's not uncommon for celebrities to lend their voices to a good cause or charity. But we've also seen stars offering kind words of support to regular folks.
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