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While Cameron Cohen, an 11-year-old boy, was stuck at home with a hip-to-toe brace, unable to play ball and run around like boys his age, Cameron decided to spend his time learning computer programming and mastered the language of iPhone applications. Cameron used his new-found skills to design iSketch, an iPhone drawing software application that was later approved by Apple for online purchase. Last March, Cameron spent 10 days at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital (SMUCLA) after undergoing surgery for a benign bone tumor. I had great care in the hospital, Cameron says, but realized that other kids in the hospital need things to help make them feel better, too. With that in mind and a generous heart, Cameron decided to donate a portion of his iSketch earnings to SMUCLA to help purchase electronic and entertainment items for other pre-teens and teens to enjoy during their hospitalization. I know Cameron was so pleased with care from his orthopaedic surgeon, Jeffrey Eckardt, MD, and I was glad he decided to help other kids, says his mother Lisa, who volunteers with Mattel Childrens Hospital UCLAs Todays and Tomorrows Children Fund, which helps support research by faculty in the Department of Pediatrics. Learn more at www.uclahealth.org/mattel
As adults we know the value of giving and sharing with those who are less fortunate than ourselves. But we forget the lesson was learned somewhere along the way. Children must be taught the lesson of giving – and once they learn the feeling that comes from sharing with others, they will make giving and sharing a part of their life. The Little Philanthropist is produced and directed by Nicholas Beatty, edited by Rob Sisk, and starring Pamela Ellgen. More information about Family Academy Magazine can be found at www.FamilyAcademyOnline.com.
Curves founders Gary and Diane Heavin went undercover in Houston’s crime- and drug-riddled Third Ward in the April 3 episode of ABC’s inspirational new show, Secret Millionaire. Living for a week in a house that should have been condemned, with only for food and supplies, they navigated this secret world of extreme poverty that most people don’t even know exists. They found people of amazing character and organizations doing incredible work to help those in need. In the end, they revealed themselves as the Secret Millionaire and gave away hundreds of thousands of dollars of their own money to deserving groups and individuals. Permission to post given by ABC.
Kaviyoor Ponnamma talks about Lohitadas’s film ‘Thaniyavarthanam’ and about Mammootty.
Steve Hartman speaks to 78-year-old Paul Navone, whose recent philanthropy was made possibly by a lifetime of working for no more than per hour. (CBSNews.com)
The Community Foundation for Ireland’s 2008 Philanthropist of the Year awards-Declan Ryan wins Ireland award
Question: How does philanthropy benefit the philanthropist?
I have to write a paper for school and I’m completely lost. Please help!!!
How does philanthropy benefit the philanthropist??
Answer:
Answer by Pete
1. Tax Deductible
2. Makes them feel better
3. Makes others like them better
4. Get into heaven easier (?)
Sudha Murty is an Indian social worker and an accomplished author. She is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation and is known for her philanthropic work through the Infosys Foundation. Among other things, she has initiated a move to provide all government schools in Karnataka with computer and library facilities. An MTech in computer science, she teaches computer science to postgraduate students. A prolific writer in English and Kannada, she has written nine novels, four technical books, three travelogues, one collection of short stories and three collections of non-fiction pieces. Her books have been translated into all the major Indian languages and have sold over 150000 copies. She was awarded the Padmashree in 2006.