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Results tagged “philanthropist”

Teen philanthropist has raised millions for charity

Oct. 5: At the tender age of 10, Talia Leman motivated other kids to trick-or-treat for Hurricane Katrina donations. Now 17, she has her own nonprofit, RandomKid, which has raised money for everything from disaster relief to clean water projects. She shares what inspires her to help others. At the tender age of 10, Talia Leman motivated other kids to trick-or-treat for Hurricane Katrina donations. Now 17, she has her own nonprofit, RandomKid, which has raised money for everything from disaster relief to clean water projects. She shares what inspires her to help others. (TODAY)

Meet Sam, 12, recycling philanthropist

June 3: At 12, Sam Klein is the president and CEO of his own recycling business. He reinvests the money he earns to those less fortunate. Kevin NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports. (Nightly News)At 12, Sam Klein is the president and CEO of his own recycling business. He reinvests the money he earns to those less fortunate. Kevin NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports. (Nightly News)

Kids' prank severely injures philanthropist

Nov. 2: A woman who devoted her life to helping children in need is now fighting for her own life after kids from one of the deprived areas that were her focus injured her in a horrible prank at a shopping mall. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports. A woman who devoted her life to helping children in need is now fighting for her own life after kids from one of the deprived areas that were her focus injured her in a horrible prank at a shopping mall. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports. (TODAY)

Nine-year-old philanthropist bares an old soul

Oct. 1: Making a Difference: A young man on a mission to help alleviate hunger proves that big ideas sometimes come in tiny packages. NBC's Mark Potter reports. (Nightly News)Making a Difference: A young man on a mission to help alleviate hunger proves that big ideas sometimes come in tiny packages. NBC's Mark Potter reports. (Nightly News)

Philanthropist: Pakistan disaster relief is about 'the logistics'

Aug. 24: James Caan, an entrepreneur who made millions in Britain, travels back to his homeland to buy and distribute food directly to those in need. ITV's Juliet Bremner reports.  (Nightly News)James Caan, an entrepreneur who made millions in Britain, travels back to his homeland to buy and distribute food directly to those in need. ITV's Juliet Bremner reports. (Nightly News)

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