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Chuck Feeney made a fortune in the duty-free shopping business, building a nest egg of $8 billion over the course of his life. It took 38 years, but he gave it all away.

Through secret donations, billionaire gives away entire fortune

From the Good News Network:

In 1982, a wealthy businessman quietly set up a philanthropic foundation. His goal was to secretly give away his entire fortune. Now, 38 years later, he has achieved his goal at the age of 89.

Chuck Feeney made his money in the duty-free shopping business, building a nest egg of $8 billion over the course of his life.

After coining the phrase “giving while living, the elderly businessman told the Guardian that he was very happy with “completing this on my watch.” He urged other super-rich folks not to wait until after they have passed away to experience the joy of giving away their fortunes.

The full story is available at www.goodnewsnetwork.org.

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Greg Gerber

A native of Wisconsin who moved to Arizona in 2009, Greg Gerber is a DODO -- Dad of Daughters Only -- to three grown daughters. He worked as a journalist for many years before pursuing a career as a faith-based writer, author, coach and speaker. Greg is the author of Pornocide: How Lust is Killing Your Faith, Stealing Your Joy and Destroying Your Life.
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