The giving Back Awards: 15 People Who Make America Great
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In 2000 the TV star gave himself a decade to find a cure for the disease he's had since 1991. So far, he's raised $80 million, driving scientists closer to the finish line.
Bill Gates
Global Health, Education
The galaxy's alpha giver; no one approaches his nearly $30 billion in lifetime gifts. Next up: quitting Microsoft in 2008 to help reboot the U.S. public-education system.
Al Gore
Environmentalism
His hit film has done more in a month for green awareness than his 20 years in D.C. Derided for pushing the issue as veep, his box office ($7 million so far) is sweet vindication.
Gordon Moore
Environmentalism
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