We have the choice to learn from our trials, allowing them to refine our character and help us become a stronger, more charitable person.

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In fact, the only award he ever accepted in person was for his charitable work and it is on display.

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The researchers then asked participants to indicate what percentage of a person's income should be spent on charitable donations.

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In 1843 the ABS sold the first-ever charitable gift annuity, a now-popular fundraising device in which a person makes a donation to a tax-exempt entity and gets back a specified annual return for life.

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Some observers might guess that Nickelback is playing for free because of its charitable relationship with The United Way (the band will donate a quarter for every person who pledges to become a volunteer reader, tutor or mentor).

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