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'Giving Tuesday' celebrates charitable activities

By Ken Stanford Contributing Editor
Posted 8:40AM on Sunday 1st December 2013 ( 11 years ago )
REDMOND, Wa. - Tuesday, December 3, marks the second annual #GivingTuesday, a special day set aside following Black Friday and Cyber Monday to promote and celebrate charitable activities that support nonprofit organizations. <br /> <br /> For the second year, Microsoft is a founding sponsor of #GivingTuesday and is participating again this year to recognize the impact of individuals that support opportunities for education, employment and entrepreneurship among young people around the world.<br /> <br /> In the weeks leading up to #GivingTuesday, Microsoft has been highlighting 30 employee "Giving Heroes" who have made a significant and direct impact on the lives of young people in their communities. To read their stories and discover where they draw inspiration, visit the Microsoft Facebook page.<br /> <br /> To participate in #GivingTuesday and be a "Giving Hero" for a young person, visit: GlobalGiving.org/YouthSpark/Heroes and make a donation. Microsoft will match donations to youth serving organizations such as Boys & Girls Club of America, FIRST Robotics, Code.org and the "I Have a Dream" Foundation.<br /> <br /> To participate in #GivingTuesday and be a "Giving Hero" for a young person, visit: GlobalGiving.org/YouthSpark/Heroes and make a donation. Microsoft will match donations to youth serving organizations such as Boys & Girls Club of America, FIRST Robotics, Code.org and the "I Have a Dream" Foundation.

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