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Bill Gates

by Christian from Glenbrook Middle School

“I believe that if you show people the problems and you show them the solutions they will be moved to act.”

A hero that helped a lot of people is Bill Gates. I chose him because he owns a multi-million dollar company. Some of his characteristics are that he cares for others, he gives time and money charities, and he’s friendly.

Earlier in life, Bill Gates had created Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Etc.). He had become the chairman of Microsoft and became a billionaire. Later in life, Bill stepped down as Microsoft’s Chief Executive so he could put more time into the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The primary aims for the foundation are to globally enhance healthcare, reduce extreme poverty, and in America, expand educational opportunities. In fact, one of their donations was called the Warren Buffet donation. The Buffet donation was worth over 30 billion dollars.

Another foundation they assisted was the William J. Clinton Foundation, which combats global climate change, fighting childhood obesity, and treats HIV/AIDS & Malaria. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gave between 10-25 million dollars to the William J. Clinton Foundation. The money will go towards helping out kids in need.

This is why I chose Bill Gates as my hero. He cares for others, gives time and money to charities, and is friendly.

Source:

“Bill Gates.” Bill Gates. Wikimedia Foundation Inc. 16 March 2009. 16 March 2009 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gates

William J. Clinton Foundation Clinton Foundation Clinton Foundation No date. 3 March 2009 http://www.clintonfoundation.org/

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Last edited 4/9/2009 12:00:00 AM

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