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Connecticut teen Vihaan Kamath’s cookie nonprofit raises $66,331 and helps nearly 1,000 children

Connecticut student Vihaan Kamath turned his love of baking into a charitable mission in 2025, launching Cookie for a Cause to support children in need. By August 2026, his nonprofit had raised $66,331 and helped nearly 1,000 children with medical care, school supplies and daily necessities, while supporting organizations including…

The Times of India · Sep 11

Meet Olivia Shekou, the California student who turned one pickleball fundraiser for St. Jude into a sports platform that grew to 17 states and raised more than $90,000

Olivia Shekou has successfully generated over ninety thousand dollars through her innovative sports philanthropy platform, known as Netting Miracles. Her initiative empowers students to spearhead fundraising events. Currently, she is gearing up for an exciting new fundraiser aimed at helping women and children in Uganda, scheduled to take place at…

The Times of India · Aug 17

Brooks Koepka Reaches Decision On $5M Charitable Contribution

As per the terms of his return from LIV, Brooks Koepka was required to make $5 million worth of charitable contributions - here's where the money is heading

Golf Monthly · Feb 24

Billionaire's Polaris Dawn crew arrives at SpaceX launch site for 1st-ever private spacewalk flight (photos, video)

The crew of SpaceX's private Polaris Dawn mission has arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as their historic mission inches closer to launch.

Space · Aug 19, 2024

Doritos new safe-for-outer-space chips set for blast off: Here's how to get your own

Doritos is launching a new limited-edition flavor with an out-of-this-world mission to make space history while supporting an important cause.

Space · Aug 19, 2024

SpaceX's Inspiration4 astronauts got genetically younger in space: study

Scientists have found that the members of the first all-civilian space mission, Inspiration 4, got genetically younger during their stay in space. But the effects did not last long.

Space · Jun 11, 2024

10 Life-Changing Humanitarian Projects In The US

Learn about 10 impactful nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in communities worldwide.

Top News · Apr 2, 2024

Marlo Thomas celebrates Thanks and Giving's 20th year and $1 billion raised for St. Jude hospital

Actress and activist Marlo Thomas is proud that this year St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's Thanks and Giving campaign celebrates its 20th anniversary and passes the fundraising milestone of $1 billion to support the hospital’s efforts to provide free medical care to children with cancer

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Marlo Thomas celebrates Thanks and Giving’s 20th year and raising $1 billion for St. Jude hospital

The drive, which kicked off earlier this month and runs through the holiday season, also raises awareness for the work of the Memphis-based hospital, which was founded by her father, the late TV star Danny Thomas.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2023

Polaris Dawn: Everything you need to know about the 1st mission of the Polaris Program

Polaris Dawn was the first of three missions of the Polaris Program. The mission flew on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft and was commanded by Jared Isaacman.

Space · Jan 30, 2023