400 Bikes Donated to Community After Charity Bike Theft
After dozens of bikes were stolen in Rochester, New York a community group experienced an outpouring of support from neighbors who donated 400 bicycles.
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Generous Lottery Winner Donates Ticket to Charity
Somewhere in Kansas a Powerball lottery player shines as a hero for sending their winning ticket anonymously by mail to a local hospital.
Shoe Stores and Basketball Coaches Donate Loads of Sneakers to Poor Kids
companies are donating millions of pairs of shoes to help children in impoverished countriesAfter food, clean water and simple housing, shoes are one of the most basic needs that can help change lives.
$38 Mil Donated to Storm Relief as Help Streams in From Agencies
By early Friday morning, a total of $35 million had already been donated according to the American Red Cross. The public has been generous, a spokesperson said. Agencies have deployed hundreds of troops and tons of supplies, and opened hundreds of shelters.
Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Sting to Star in Hurricane Benefit Concert Friday
Superstar musicians born in the New York/New Jersey area will perform in Rockefeller Center Friday, part of a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Sandy. New Jersey natives Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, along with Billy Joel from Long Island are joining Christina Aguilera, Sting and Jimmy Fallon for the show, to be broadcast on NBC at 8pm.
Eddie Van Halen Donates 75 Guitars to Schools
Rocker Eddie Van Halen has donated 75 electric guitars from his personal collection to Los Angeles-area high schools as a way to inspire music in kids.
$261 Million Donated to Save Rainforest Hot Spots
The largest gift ever to a private conservation group, $261 million, was pledged to Conservation International by Intel Corp. cofounder Gordon Moore, 72, and his wife.
UPDATE: Homeless Science Whiz Given $50K Scholarship on Ellen Show
New York high school senior Samantha Garvey appeared Thursday as a guest on the Ellen talk show, where she received a $50,000 scholarship from AT&T to the college of her choice. Last week, Garvey was named a semifinalist in the prestigious Intel science contest, just weeks after her family was forced to move into a homeless shelter and attracted media attention.
GM CEO Auctions Off 1958 Corvette to Help Habitat for Humanity
Just 510 Chevy Corvettes painted in the the Royal Turquoise hue were manufactured in 1958 and it was Dan Akerson's childhood dream to own one. Today Akerson is the Chairman and CEO of General Motors -- which owns Chevrolet, still the maker of the Corvette. On Friday the CEO placed his beloved mint 1958 turquoise convertible on the auction block so he could give all the proceeds to Detroit's Habitat for Humanity.
One Million Books Replaced From Superstorm Sandy
Scholastic has donated one million books to schools and libraries that applied for help after Hurricane Sandy. 400,000 have already been delivered. Said one teacher, It's like Christmas morning for teachers.
Basketball Stars Gift Hundreds of Local Kids with Tickets to NBA Game
Hundreds of California youngsters got the chance to experience a live NBA basketball game for the first time after Golden State Warriors athletes themselves reached out to community groups with stacks of free tickets.
Join the UK's Biggest Clothes Collection and Help Beat Kid's Cancer
Everyone in the UK is being asked to clear out their drawers, wardrobes and cupboards - and take their excess clothing and accessories to the clothing retail chain TK Maxx anytime in April, to contribute towards the fight against kids' cancer. Since 2004, the annual campaign, Give up Clothes for Good, has raised a whopping £10 million, with hopes this year to raise an additional £2.5 million for Cancer Research UK.
Where to Donate Your Old Stuff
My wife and I recently realized that we have a lot of stuff collecting dust. Instead of saving it all in case we need 10 years hence, why not give it to someone who needs it now? In case you feel the same way, here are some useful places to donate all types of things
Random Stadium Seats Leads to Life Saving Donation
In October 2013, Louis Munoz donated one of his kidneys to William Lynch. The organ match would not have occurred without a bit of serendipity and a big love of football: Munoz and Lynch hadn't seen each other in years – then they found themselves randomly seated next to each other with season tickets for San Diego Chargers games.
R E S P E C T: Aretha Franklin to Pay For Hotel Rooms For Flint Families
The queen of soul is opening her heart and wallet to families in Flint, Michigan. RESPECT.
Blindsided by Donation: Stranger Leaves $125M to Charity for the Blind
A charity that helps the blind was stunned when a man they'd never heard from before left them $125 million in his will.
George Lucas Will Donate $4 Billion (Gained in Disney Sale) To Education
Star Wars director George Lucas will donate the $4.05 Billion he will receive from the sale of Lucasfilm Ltd. to Disney to a foundation focused on education.
Record Stores Donating David Bowie Album Profits To Cancer Research
It was a dark day when we lost rock visionary David Bowie, but record stores in NYC and London are making sure that some good will come of his death.
Insurance Employees Reflect Holiday Spirit with $16K Donation to Charities
This company made it onto Santa's nice list this year when they found it in their hearts – and pockets – to help out the people of San Diego.
The Selfless Reason Why This Young Boy Returned His Christmas Presents
Joseph Martin will be on Santa's permanent nice list after returning all of his presents for the sweetest reason.
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