Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, has already started giving away much of his fortune to charity in his lifetime, as he recently promised. According to Forbes, the fourth richest man in the world with an estimated net worth of US$ 124 billion (about R$ 644.58 billion at the current price), decided to donate US$ 100 million (over R$ 532 million) to the American country singer Dolly Parton, also known for her philanthropic work.
In 2020, for example, Dolly donated US$ 1 million (more than R$ 5.3 million) to research into the vaccine against Covid-19. Jeff chose the singer to receive the Bezos Courage and Civility Award, whose objective is to recognize those who “seek solutions with courage and civility” and can apply the money in any area.
In a live ceremony held last Saturday, the 12th, then, Jeff Bezos and partner, Lauren Sanchez, presented the award to Parton and described her as “a woman who gives with her heart and leads with love in all aspects of her work”. . The singer thanked for being one of the millionaire’s chosen to receive the donation.
“When people are in a position to help, they should help. And I know I’ve always said ‘I try to put my money where my heart is.’ And I think you do the same thing. this money. Thank you Jeff,” Dolly said after receiving the award.
Bezos’ plans to donate part of his fortune were revealed in an interview with CNN. During the conversation, the businessman also pledged to donate US$ 10 billion – through the Bezos Earth Fund – to combat climate change.
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