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    A charity sports event is a participatory sports event that raises funds for a charitable cause from the participants and the public in exchange for their presence at the event (Woolf et al., 2013). Several factors have contributed towards the popularity of charity sports events. Marathons, cycling events and even matches that are sponsored by voluntary organizations are considered as critical components in enhancing community prestige as well as promoting a healthier lifestyle (Edwards &…

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    This literary work only widens the scope of the support of a human compassion. Throughout the poem, examples of charity and generosity are given. The whole basis of the poem is Enoch is on leave due to a job opportunity offered to him, being that Enoch is unemployed he accepted. Of course this too is an interpretation of Enoch’s goodwill; Enoch leaves only to provide economically for his family. One may argue that even Enoch’s decision to not return to his family is a form of generous goodwill.…

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    if money is not used for things of no moral importance, it should be used to promote the most happiness. Which charity should one give their money to in order to accomplish this goal? Singer gives some advice on how to know what charities will help the most people and in turn promote the most happiness in his article “Good Charity, Bad Charity”. Singer gives one idea on chooses a charity when he states “In general, where human welfare is concerned, we will achieve more if we help those in…

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    them forget what really matters in your lifetime. Audrey Hepburn, even though she was a very popular person, she never lost her heart. Hepburn is one of the most influential people from the last 1000 years because of her talent, her contribution to charity, and her elegance. Besides Audreys beautiful face, she was very talented in the work she played in. Hepburn won over 30 awards and got over 25 nominations. She also was named #3 on the "American Flim Institute's 50 greatest screen legends".…

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    Charity is a great thing that you could contribute to when you believe in a cause you can donate money and resources to help the people that are affected by that cause. The make a wish foundation is a good charity because, they take sick and dying kids do something they’ve always wanted to do. The red cross is also another good charity because, they take resources and help people who are in disasters. Feeding America is another great charity because, they help people who can’t afford it get…

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    Saint Francis performed many acts of charity and service to the people he encountered within his lifetime. His life was based upon serving other. Although in his early life he did not care for the needs of others, as he grew older he saw the importance and worth of every life. Every person that Saint Francis encountered mattered to him. He saw the greatness in all creation as he truly believed that all creation was God’s creation. He lived out his life like Jesus did, in a life of poverty and…

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    (Eva is standing on the balcony of the Casa Rosada to address the people of Argentina) Eva- My fellow workers, Today we abolish charity in Argentina. (Crowd Members cheer) It is time for REAL social justice. I know what it means to be poor, when you see me in fine clothes, at the galas and receptions, then I am Eva Peron. But when I speak to you, as I speak to you now, then I am your Evita. (Crowd Members cheer) Together we will wipe the grins off the faces of the oligarchy. Together we will…

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    Question 1 – ASSET ALLOCATION The following report and its contents outline the asset allocation of charity X to be submitted on 25th May 2015. Strategy Overview A balanced asset allocation has been formulated with Australian and US equities, as well as cash and government bonds. This medium-term investment strategy will generate the best possible (while conservative) rate of return. In order to ensure that we achieve a well-diversified allocation in terms of securities and global market…

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    definition of realism: to show things as they are, and to address a social issue but also beauty in the ugly. In this story, we can see that the little young girl, Marian going to the Old Ladies’ Home as a campfire girl to simply gain points for her charity work. What is quite odd is that at the very beginning, instead of describing the home that is supposed to be warm and welcoming, it was worded as “whitewashed brick and reflected the winter sunlight as a block of ice beautified by a prickly…

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    Anis, Najwa, Taha, and more other little innocent children were enjoying their time with me and my friends and were so happy that day. Hand in Hand association gave me the opportunity to spend a whole day with them in the primary school where they study, playing with them, helping them with their homework, and doing much more fun things. Imane the organizer of this charitable event asked me to help them in entertaining primary school students and draw smiles in their faces by giving them all of…

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